Ancelotti Praises Real Madrid's Resilience in Narrow Victory Over Athletic Bilbao
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti commended his team's effort and character following a 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, which was crucial in maintaining their LaLiga title challenge. The victory, secured by a late goal from Federico Valverde, came as a response to their recent exit from the Champions League. Ancelotti highlighted the team's improvement in the second half, the tactical use of Jude Bellingham as a false nine, and the significant contributions from Vinicius Jr. amidst the absence of Kylian Mbappe.
Key Points
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao, keeping their LaLiga title hopes alive.
Federico Valverde scored the winning goal late in the game.
The win was a response to Real Madrid's recent Champions League exit.
Jude Bellingham played effectively as a false nine in the second half.
Vinicius Jr played a crucial role despite being exhausted, compensating for the absence of Kylian Mbappe.
Ancelotti praised the team's improved performance and aggression in the second half.
The victory is seen as momentum-building ahead of the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona.
