Carlo Ancelotti highlighted Federico Valverde as "the key" player after his crucial 93rd-minute goal led Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Athletic Club. This win served as a much-needed response following Madrid's elimination in the Champions League quarterfinals. Although Madrid struggled in the first half, they improved after halftime, with VinÃcius Júnior showing resilience despite previous criticism. Ancelotti praised both players' performances, emphasizing Valverde's impact and Vincinius's crucial contributions, particularly his disallowed goal. The team hopes to regain momentum as they prepare for upcoming LaLiga matches and a Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
"Valverde was the key," Ancelotti said in his post-match news conference. "The team played well. We were a bit slower in the first half, but in the second half we did well. We wanted to win, to react after our elimination. The team delivered, and Fede was the key player."
"Vinicius is extraordinary," Ancelotti said. "He has a fantastic attitude. He scored the [disallowed] goal, played some key passes for [Jude] Bellingham, he was decisive as always."
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