Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has stated that the game between his side and Barcelona was an entertaining one.
Ancelotti side got the victory against Xavi’s Barcelona after an extra time game in the Super cup.
The former Everton manager stated that the two different styles came up against each other but insists they deserve the win.
“We were aware that it was going to be a very close encounter, and it turned out that way. We played well, particularly in the first half. In the second half we played very well on the counter-attack and in the end tiredness kicked in. It was an entertaining match and I think we put on a good show and gave a good account for Spanish football.
“Anyone could have won as two different styles of football came up against each other. They focused more on possession and we played on the counter-attack. We deserved to take the lead in the first half but the second half was more evenly matched. We defended deeper to take advantage of the counter-attack, which proved to be very effective. We found some quality moves on the counter and scored three fantastic goals.
“The low block is not particularly aesthetically pleasing, but it suits us due to the quality of the players we have up front, we need to make the most of it.”
Ancelotti also hails Modric has he admits its hard for him to face pressure.
“He’s got tremendous quality and it’s very difficult to put him under pressure,” Ancelotti said of Modric, “yet it was Valverde who scored the goal that took us to the final. We have to take evaluate things now. When Modrić doesn’t play, we lose possession, but when Valverde plays for us, we gain verticality and attacking ability.”
Source: Real Madrid
