Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after the 3-2 win over Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday evening and praised his team and their performance, saying in his post-match press conference: “It was a complicated game but .” an important victory. We showed our best version: suffering, fighting, competing. We had a great start and the strikers played well with a lot of mobility. Everything went well. Of course we have to suffer, it’s not easy to win here.”

Ancelotti on the extent of Kylian Mbappé’s injury

“He has a congestion, a discomfort in his groin. We’ll have to see him in the next few days. It doesn’t seem like anything serious, but he had to stop because he couldn’t sprint…it bothered him a little. So we decided to change it.”

Ancelotti on Atalanta pushing Real Madrid to death

“Yes a little. But they put a lot of pressure and force you to commit losses. The team had the courage to push high, we are very happy. It was a victory not only for the three points, but also for the spirit.”

Ancelotti on Jude Bellingham’s fitness

“He was tired, nothing more. However, a lot. Atalanta demands a lot from you, but the team did a very strong job.”

Ancelotti on Real Madrid’s chances of finishing in the top eight

“It’s still complicated but we still have two games left to get points and see where we go. It’s a victory that allows us to think more positively.”