Real Madrid beat Valladolid 3-0 in their first home game of the season, with goals from Fede Valverde, Brahim Diaz and a debut goal for Endrick. Carlo Ancelotti spoke in the press conference about the form of Kylian Mbappé, saying: “He is a spectacular striker, very fast, very good without the ball, he attacks from the back. He has had 3-4 situations. He doesn’t have to go left or right, in the end he scores goals.”

Ancelotti on the performance

“It was a good feeling, because when we win a game we have to be happy. Especially considering the difficulties of the first half. The second half was much more active up front, quicker with the ball.”

Ancelotti on Mbappe’s form

“I didn’t put pressure on him for nothing. They (the substitutes) are ready, they take advantage of the minutes I give them. It’s always complicated, like Lucas Vázquez, who is not in the line-up, but he doesn’t stop training. It makes me a little sad, but it’s my responsibility, I have to choose who starts. Especially at the beginning of the season, with the heat, the players get tired. That has never happened in 40 years, I have to choose the freshest players on the pitch. The players need to have more responsibility on the pitch, I’ve already talked to them about it.”

Ancelotti on Guler

“This match is part of his progression. He and Endrick need to get playing minutes little by little so they can adapt well to the team. Every match is a good chance to play at Real Madrid’s level. Arda Güler started as a midfielder, but he can also play as a right winger. I hesitated about using Brahim, but we played at home and in the end he played a good match.”

Ancelotti on Endrick

“He looks very good. He showed his qualities in his goals. He is very powerful in his shots, he is a central striker.”

Ancelotti on Real Madrid’s defensive work

“I think the team was more compact, they won the ball back quicker. They worked better defensively. Not only the attackers, we did better together today.”

Ancelotti on Valverde’s goal

“I think scoring from a direct free kick is much more complicated. Valverde has the ability to score and we have to take advantage of that. Now it’s more complicated right away, the barrier is up. He has to force it, he has to shoot.”

Ancelotti on Lunin’s future

“Yes, he’s staying.”