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Real’s Ancelotti vows no more matches with less than 72 hours’ rest
Following Real’s 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal, thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s brace, the coach was concerned about his side’s physical condition following Wednesday’s shootout win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
“I think today is the last time we will play a game before 72 hours. We will never play a game with less than that,” Ancelotti told a press conference.
“The team is exhausted, but that was to be expected. It’s a victory that says a lot about our squad and the resources we have.”
Ancelotti noted that his club had contacted LaLiga about the scheduling conflicts but had yet to receive an answer.
“The important thing for us was to win today, tomorrow I will watch the game but as a football fan. The result doesn’t matter,” Ancelotti said.