Real Madrid defeated struggling Leganés 3-2 in La Liga on Saturday, and Carlo Ancelotti lauded Kylian Mbappé for his game-winning double.
At the Santiago Bernabéu, Mbappé, the captain of France, opened the score with a penalty kick. Following Jude Bellingham’s equalizer, Diego García and Dani Raba gave Leganés a brief lead.
Mbappé has now tied Cristiano Ronaldo’s record from his first time at Real Madrid with 33 goals in all competitions this season.
Mbappé’s impact to Los Blancos has impressed Ancelotti.
“He is doing incredibly well. Ancelotti praised the French captain, saying, “He’s very active, more involved in the game.” “He’s adapted well and is making a difference, exactly what we expect from him.”
Seeing his efforts on the training field pay off against Leganés made Mbappé very happy.
“The match was challenging. After an international break, it’s always difficult,” Mbappé told RMTV. “We are aware that we must always prevail. We scored after getting off to a strong start in the opposing half. We then gave up two goals and struggled to play for twenty minutes. However, we are aware that we will score if we play well. We won the game and scored twice in the second half, so we’re quite thrilled.”
“A few weeks ago, the staff and I worked on set elements. I told the others to let me shoot since I knew I could score like that, and everything went smoothly.”
Despite having a game in hand over their longstanding rivals, Madrid is equal with La Liga leaders Barcelona on points.
Ancelotti maintained that their difficulties against 18th-place Leganés weren’t the result of a lack of concentration.
“We were intense. We demonstrated it in the second half and were able to change the course of the match,” the Italian coach continued. “You must engage in combat. There isn’t a game that comes to me where we didn’t suffer. The fact that we suffer together is what matters. We all make sacrifices when they are necessary.
Football games are like that; we are well aware that there is no such thing as an easy game.
Before playing Valencia in La Liga the next week and going to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, Real Madrid will host Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday.
Real Madrid wins a thrilling 3-2 victory over L
Real Madrid defeated struggling Leganés 3-2 in La Liga on Saturday, and Carlo Ancelotti lauded Kylian Mbappé for his game-winning double.
A Brace Helps Mbappé Shine
At the Santiago Bernabéu, Mbappé, the captain of France, opened the score with a penalty kick. Following Jude Bellingham’s equalizer, Diego García and Dani Raba gave Leganés the lead. However, Real Madrid won the match thanks to two goals from Mbappé in the second half.
With his two goals, Mbappé has now tied Cristiano Ronaldo’s record from his first stint at Real Madrid with 33 goals in all competitions this season.
Mbappé’s praise from Ancelotti
Mbappé’s contributions thrilled Ancelotti, who remarked, “He’s really doing well.” He participates in the game more and is rather energetic. “He’s adapted well and is making a difference, exactly what we expect from him,” the Real Madrid head coach continued.
Mbappé Contemplates the Win
Mbappé himself was pleased with the team’s performance following the game, particularly considering how difficult the international break had been. It was a challenging game. In an interview with RMTV, he stated, “It’s always difficult after an international break.”
“We are aware that we must always prevail. We scored after getting off to a strong start in the opposing half. We then gave up two goals and struggled to play for twenty minutes. However, we are aware that we will score if we play well. We won the game and scored twice in the second half, so we’re quite thrilled,” he continued.
Work Done in Pieces Paying Off
Mbappé added that his set-piece goal was the consequence of intense training over the past few weeks. A few weeks back, the staff and I worked on set pieces. It went smoothly, Mbappé said. “I knew I could score like that, I saw the space, and I told the others to let me shoot.”
The Place of Real Madrid in La Liga
With the victory, Real Madrid and Barcelona, the league leaders, are still level on points; however, Los Blancos have a game ahead of their longstanding rivals. As the season goes on, Ancelotti said he is confident his team’s efforts will continue to bear fruit.
Analysis on the Battle Against Leganés by Ancelotti
Even though the game got off to a rough start, Ancelotti maintained that the difficulties against 18th-place Leganés were not the result of a lack of concentration. “We were intense. We demonstrated it in the second half and were able to change the outcome of the match,” Ancelotti stated.
“You must fight. There isn’t a game that comes to me where we didn’t suffer. The fact that we suffer together is what matters. We all make sacrifices when they are necessary.
Looking Ahead: Real Madrid’s Upcoming Games
Although Real Madrid’s victory over Leganés was vital, they still have a lot of work to do. They will play the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad on Tuesday. They will next go to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal after playing Valencia in La Liga.
Ancelotti emphasized the difficulties his side will encounter in the upcoming weeks by saying, “Football matches are like that; there’s no such thing as an easy game, and we’re fully aware of that.”
