Carlo Ancelotti: “We gave Shakhtar just one chance. It doesn't bother me"

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti commented on his team's victory over Shakhtar Donetsk (2:1) in yesterday's match of the 3rd round of the Champions League group stage, which was held in the capital of Spain.

“I am satisfied because our team played well, pressed and combined very effectively in front. We had many opportunities at the Shakhtar goal. Our three leaders interacted well and put on a spectacle. Valverde contributed a lot with his shot. Kroos and Chuameni handled the ball well.

The team relaxes when the situation allows it. We were leading 2-0 and the game was controlled. Intensity is important, but it can't always be maintained. We lowered the intensity, thinking that the game was controlled and comfortable for us. This approach is dangerous. However, we gave Shakhtar only one chance. It doesn't bother me," Ancelotti said at the post-match press conference.