Ancelotti Reveals How Ronaldo Motivated Them To Copa Del Rey Win

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, has said that they motivated to win the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, after confirming that star man Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the game.

 
Angel Di Maria and Gareth Bale scored for Los Blancos, as they defeated the Catalans to win the trophy at the Mestalla on Wednesday night.


“We deserved the title,” the Italian said. “We pressed high up the pitch and we took advantage on the counter. We played really well and all the players worked hard, so congratulations to them.

“Cristiano’s absence motivated the players,” he added. “It made them work even harder. They all did well. You have to play as a team to beat Barcelona and we did that.
“Barcelona tried but we knew how to play against them. We needed to be compact and we were.

“We will take strength from this for the other two competitions.”

With Barca looking as if they will end the season trophyless, Ancelotti insisted that it was not the end of a cycle at the Nou Camp.

“I don’t think their cycle is finished,” the Italian said. “They played a good game and even though things haven’t gone that well for them this season, they will fight until the end in La Liga and remain a dangerous rival.”