Real Madrid secured a 1-0 away victory against Alaves in the 31st round of La Liga. The match was overseen by Davide Ancelotti, son of head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who was suspended. After the game, Davide spoke to reporters about the team’s performance and incidents during the match.

First experience managing from the sidelines?

“I really enjoyed the experience. I was a bit nervous at the start, like any first-time situation. This win gives us confidence. We knew it wouldn’t be an easy game. The incidents made things more complicated, but winning always feels good and prepares us for Wednesday’s match.”

Mbappe’s red card and its impact?

“I haven’t spoken to him yet. Kylian isn’t a violent player. He immediately apologized and realized his mistake. The red card was justified, and he paid the price. The constant small fouls on him led to his reaction, which wasn’t right. I’m not justifying his behavior, but it happened.”

Which is harder: comeback or La Liga title?

“Both are difficult, but we’ll fight for both. Quality alone isn’t enough. We must prove our worth, and many things need to go right. But everyone in the team is convinced we’ll compete in both La Liga and the Champions League.”

Reason for substituting Ceballos?

“Dani Ceballos trained well and was fully available, but the substitution was mainly to waste time. The game had become chaotic, and we didn’t want that to continue in the final minutes. He’s a good player who has performed well this season and can help us on Wednesday, whether starting or from the bench.”

Response to chants against Asensio?

“What happened is regrettable for society, but we must compete on the field. It’s not our responsibility to take action. Everyone hopes such incidents don’t repeat, but unfortunately, they still exist. It’s the referee’s duty to enforce the protocol.”

Experience replacing your father on the bench?

“Everything felt very natural. Two years ago, I had a similar experience when my father had COVID. He always trusts me completely. We were in touch during the game, but he gave me freedom in the final minutes. If I’m here today, it’s because of his support.”