Real Madrid moved to the top of the Spanish League after securing a valuable victory against Valencia on Friday evening. The match, held at Mestaya Stadium, was a postponed fixture from the 12th week of the competition.
With this win, Real Madrid increased their points to 43, leading the table by two points ahead of Atletico Madrid, who still have a match to play. Meanwhile, Valencia remained at 13 points, sitting in 19th place.
According to Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, the match was full of thrilling moments and exceptional performances. Real Madrid secured a dramatic win, which left Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti particularly impressed with the performance of one of the team’s standout players.
Ancelotti’s first words of praise were directed at young star Jude Bellingham, who delivered an outstanding performance that left the coach in awe. Ancelotti expressed his admiration, saying that Bellingham possesses the qualities of a great player. He also stated that Bellingham has the potential to reach the highest levels of the game and that his hard work could eventually lead to winning the Ballon d’Or.
Bellingham was not the only player to earn Ancelotti’s praise. The Italian coach also commended French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni for his excellent display during the match. Ancelotti told Tchouaméni that if he continued his impressive form, he would remain a key figure in the team’s starting lineup, stressing that he was one of the pillars of Real Madrid’s defense this season. Ancelotti’s words were a strong motivation for the Frenchman, who is eager to continue his success.
Despite the excitement following the victory, Ancelotti did not hesitate to criticize Valencia’s goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili. The coach was unhappy with Mamardashvili’s actions during the match, particularly a moment involving a controversial fall by Vinícius Júnior that led to a yellow card. Ancelotti sarcastically congratulated the goalkeeper, saying, “Congratulations to you, the Academy Award for your acting!” implying that Mamardashvili was trying to influence the match unfairly. Real Madrid players intervened to calm Ancelotti and prevent the situation from escalating further.
In the end, Real Madrid’s victory was a significant morale boost as they fight for the Spanish League title. However, Ancelotti, with his high ambitions, warned his players not to become complacent, emphasizing that the road to more trophies requires continuous effort.
