Ancelotti: The difference he made is remarkable.

Ancelotti: "He has made a difference". On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 05:40, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Rodrygo and his defense after Los Blancos defeated Athletic Club 2-0. When compatriot Vinicius Jr. was suspended, Rodrygo was deployed on the left wing and had one of the best performances of the season, scoring both goals for the league leaders. Speaking after the final whistle on Real Madrid TV, Ancelotti explained that he and his assistants have a lot of trust in Rodrygo. "He may prefer this position more than others. I think with Vini, they can combine very well and they have coordinated very well. He is the most important player of the match." Rodrygo shines for Real. Real Madrid welcomes back a key player after 232 days. Rodrygo bags a brace, Real extends lead over Barca by 8 points. "He played very well. He made a difference, scoring early on. Now you can say that he feels better on the left, but he plays well in any position. Let's not forget that he scored two goals while playing on the right in a Champions League match." He added, "There is a collective commitment from everyone. The forwards are making an effort and we are doing well in defense, with a stable lineup. Today we could have pushed higher a bit, but we don't have the energy to do that as Bellingham and Valverde are not yet at 100%."

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