The players and I are aware of what we need to do better. Every team has its strengths and characteristics. Las Palmas plays good football and they like to control the ball. As for us, we want to get back to winning ways and bounce back quickly from Sunday's defeat. We have to go into the games with a different mentality, given that we got hurt a few times in the opening minutes.
It's normal to receive criticism when you're the Real Madrid coach if things don't go well. It doesn't affect me. I have to evaluate what we did well, which is a lot, but also what we didn't do very well against Atlético, which are few. My assessment is different from everyone else's.
Every system has weaknesses. There is no perfect system. We have experienced and very reliable players. With this system it is more difficult for us to control the wings, especially in our own half. But we are much more aggressive up front because the two strikers are putting pressure on the centre-backs. Bellingham's location gave us an advantage and the qualities of the players need to be adapted to this system. We must work on our weaknesses. We saw that in pre-season and we did really well in the league. We conceded only three goals in the first six matches. We kind of forgot what we were doing in the game against Atlético.
Güler recovered well. He's missing some fitness and minutes, but that's normal. He also needs time to get used to how the team plays and get to know his teammates. He showed that he is very talented and extraordinary. It's just genetics.
As a player he had a high level of football knowledge. He's doing well with Leverkusen because he has that talent. One day I want him to be the coach of Real Madrid, alongside Raúl and Arbeloa. I know them, I care about them very much, and I hope they will.
Carlo Ancelotti
Manager on Real MadridLas Palmas
The players and I are aware of what we need to do better. Every team has its strengths and characteristics. Las Palmas plays good football and they like to control the ball. As for us, we want to get back to winning ways and bounce back quickly from Sunday's defeat. We have to go into the games with a different mentality, given that we got hurt a few times in the opening minutes.
Reviews
It's normal to receive criticism when you're the Real Madrid coach if things don't go well. It doesn't affect me. I have to evaluate what we did well, which is a lot, but also what we didn't do very well against Atlético, which are few. My assessment is different from everyone else's.
Tactical Approach
Every system has weaknesses. There is no perfect system. We have experienced and very reliable players. With this system it is more difficult for us to control the wings, especially in our own half. But we are much more aggressive up front because the two strikers are putting pressure on the centre-backs. Bellingham's location gave us an advantage and the qualities of the players need to be adapted to this system. We must work on our weaknesses. We saw that in pre-season and we did really well in the league. We conceded only three goals in the first six matches. We kind of forgot what we were doing in the game against Atlético.
Arda Guler
Güler recovered well. He's missing some fitness and minutes, but that's normal. He also needs time to get used to how the team plays and get to know his teammates. He showed that he is very talented and extraordinary. It's just genetics.
Xabi Alonso
As a player he had a high level of football knowledge. He's doing well with Leverkusen because he has that talent. One day I want him to be the coach of Real Madrid, alongside Raúl and Arbeloa. I know them, I care about them very much, and I hope they will.
Garcia Pimienta
Manager on Las PalmasReal Madrid
Real Madrid are coming off a defeat and will be keen to win at their stadium. They will put us under pressure many times, so we need to be organized defensively. Real Madrid is used to playing under pressure. When things don't go well, it won't be a problem for them. These are clubs used to playing midweek and weekend matches; oppression is nothing to them. We have to be brave and proactive with the ball. We have to stay very focused to avoid mistakes. We will make a plan to win the match.
Team Status
Records are there to be broken, for better or worse. I'm very optimistic about what I've seen from my team, how they train and their level of competition. I hope we win tomorrow at the Bernabéu, not only to break a series, but also to continue accumulating points, which is very important.