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Ancelotti: "It was a good performance from start to finish"

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Carlo Ancelotti spoke in the press room at the Municipal de Butarque stadium and gave his thoughts on Real Madrid's win over Leganés in matchday 14 of the La Liga campaign: "It was a good performance from start to finish. The team was solid and focused. We changed the position of the two forwards a bit: Mbappé on the outside and Vini Jr. on the inside. They did well. Vini Jr. set him up to open the scoring. The positive feelings we had against Osasuna were backed up today. We are much more compact and focused. Things are going well".

"Leganés mix their system up a lot. They didn't surprise us. They are a brave team and are a tough side to play against at home, but we were clinical in possession and created some good chances".

Mbappé's performance
"He's more used to playing on the left. Playing on the outside is more tiring than through the middle. Vini Jr. returned from international duty on Thursday and Mbappé was fresher than Vini Jr. He scored a goal with a fantastic assist from Vini Jr. They're both improving bit by bit".

Lucas and Tchouameni's recoveries
"We still don't know. We'll try to get them both back for Wednesday. They did very well at the back. Asencio had a very solid game and played very well. I liked him a lot. Valverde is a fantastic full-back. The best in the world behind Carvajal and Lucas Vázquez. He can play so well in a lot of positions and the problem is to choose in which one he plays best, we'll see if Lucas and Tchouameni can return for Wednesday and then we'll make the decision".

Valverde at right-back at Anfield?
"I have to think about his position at Anfield. We're well covered in the midle because Camavinga is at his best. Ceballos put in a complete performance and Modrić always does very well. I'll make my assessments when I have a full squad and if we can get someone back for Wednesday".

On Ceballos and Arda Güler's performance
"They all contributed. Ceballos has brought a lot and so has Arda, with creativity in the final third and he also came close to scoring. He had a complete performance. We can count on these players at the moment because the demands of the games are very high and we need everyone".

Asencio
"He's a player who shows a lot of maturity. He's not afraid and his positioning is always very good. That shows that the academy has done a very good job with him".

Mendy's replacement
"These are technical decisions and nothing more. Fran is playing very well, but Mendy will be very important for Wednesday's game".

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