Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remained notably reserved when asked about the referee\u2019s decision to grant Atletico Madrid a penalty in their 1-1 La Liga draw. The penalty gave Atletico the advantage, but Real Madrid later equalized to secure an important point. When questioned about the call, Ancelotti carefully avoided controversy, responding, \u201cThe VAR gave the penalty. The referee was very close to the action and saw what happened very well. I saw a similar penalty in Athletic-Girona. Football people don\u2019t understand this.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rather than focusing on the debate, Ancelotti highlighted the positives from the match, commending two of his players for their excellent performances. \u201cLet me say that Raul Asencio and Tchouameni were fantastic tonight,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, AC Milan coach Sergio Conceicao reflected on his team\u2019s determined 2-0 triumph over Empoli in Serie A. He admitted that calculated risks were necessary to securethe victory, particularly after Empoli went down to 10 men due to a red card. \u201cWe are working in several directions, but we don\u2019t have much time for training,\u201d he noted. \u201cDefensive actions are crucial for maintaining the team\u2019s stability. We had to adapt and make some adjustments to capitalize on Empoli\u2019s numerical disadvantage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Conceicao also used the moment to commend Santiago Gim\u00e9nez\u2019s display, stating, \u201cQuality stands out when players are able to step out of their comfort zones and contribute to the team\u2019s success. These small details can elevate everyone to a higher level.\u201d He stressed the significance of teamwork and adaptability, adding, \u201cFootball isn\u2019t just about possession\u2014there are a whole set of tasks to perform without the ball. Our players demonstrated a great understanding of this, and it paid off in the end.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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