The coach valued his team’s victory against Rayo Vallecano. The Italian spoke about Lunin’s absence: He had an inflammation in his elbow but I can’t hide that he is affected.
Why Los Blancos won the game against Rayo
Satisfied with the work, with the commitment, it was known that he was going to be competed in all facets. We risked the counterattacks, we tried to combine up front and win the match. We did, although I’m not very, very satisfied. It was a difficult field, because of the atmosphere, the rival, the grass that was not good. Nobody wins here by a large score. Valverde, Modric, Kroos finished – are they tired? It may be, it is the one with the most possibilities. He energized the game, along with Rodrygo.
PSG will be a final
It’s good, because normally Madrid wins the finals. We had more energy. We have a week next to improve the intensity. We are in a good way. Casemiro has scored a goal, but the media have suffered more. It was difficult to control the field. I have removed him because of the danger of the yellow card, it was a two-way match. We have risked and on the way back they have been dangerous. The goal was spectacular. We tried to combine, play fast. We had opportunities in the first half, Casemiro’s goal was annulled. The team has competed, played, sacrificed, and fought. This is a team. Everyone talks about individualities, Madrid has top players, but we have to highlight the joint work of all the players. This is the most important. We are very solid. Valverde, Rodrygo and Ceballos have put energy on the field. The team needed him. All good, all perfect. We don’t have to think about this, but think about resting, in the next game. The team has picked up energy and rhythm. They are good together, they play well, they combine well. I am lucky to have these players. Madrid is lucky to have these two players.