“We’ve worked on what didn’t go well in the last game and it will be a good test against Valladolid,” said the Italian coach.

Carlo Ancelotti spoke in the press room at Real Madrid City ahead of the Real Madrid-Valladolid clash, on matchday two of LaLiga: “It’s always important to play at our stadium. We’re looking forward to returning because it’s been a long time since we’ve played there. We have to put on a good display, win the game and have a good day.”

“We’ve prepared well for the match this week. We’ve worked on what didn’t go well in the game against Mallorca. We have fully understood what happened and we’ve tried to fix it. It will be a good test against Valladolid.”

Game against Mallorca
“We lacked balance at times and we have to work on this. It’s not difficult to find the problem and, when it’s clear, it helps to find the solution.”

Rodrygo
“I spoke to him and asked him if anything had happened. It was false, he’s very happy here and he’s working really well. He’s been one of the best players in recent games and there’s no problem with him.”

Bellingham
“He took a knock and we’re assessing him.”

Looking for a centre-back?
“No. We have resources, namely the young players we have and they’re very good. We also have Tchouameni as an emergency. We’re waiting for Vallejo and we’re not going to rush him back.”

Kick-off time
“We play when and where we’re told to. We have to take into account the players’ health and nothing else.”

Rodrygo’s contribution
“We all know what qualities he has. In these two games, he’s done really well. He scored against Mallorca and contributed plenty against Atalanta. When we have an attacking team, the forwards have to work a bit more and he’s doing a great job.”

Attacking play down the left wing
“With Vini Jr. we play a bit more on the left wing because of the quality he has. It’s been a feature of this team. Benzema wanted to play on the centre left and so did Bellingham. Now, I’m not going to say that we have to play on the other wing when in the last few years we’ve won two Champions League trophies playing there. We have to continue like this.”

Loan move for Mario Martín
“Camavinga’s injury will be for a month and I think he’ll be back at the end of September. We thought that a year to play could be very important to his progress and that’s what we’ve done. He’ll play for a year and then he’ll come back stronger and smarter.”

Mbappé at the Bernabéu
“It’s going to be a great day for Mbappé to play at the Bernabéu for the first time in a Madrid shirt. The fans are very excited about him. Given the quality he has, he’s going to play very well and the fans are going to enjoy it.”

Is Rodrygo being treated unfairly?
“There’s no Rodrygo issue for me. He’s very happy and content because he’s playing. It’s a matter that we won’t comment on because there’s nothing to comment on.”

Endrick’s situation
“Endrick is doing very well, like the others. He’s adapting very well. He has amazing quality and he’ll get the playing time he deserves considering the competition there is in this team.”

Training at the Bernabéu
“We want to test the pitch because it’s changed from last year. I want them to try the new pitch, to see how they feel there. There’s nothing superstitious or anything else.”

Bellingham medical report

Following tests carried out today on Jude Bellingham by Real Madrid’s medical team, the player has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantaris muscle in his right leg. His progress will be monitored.

Real Madrid won their eighth Spanish Super Cup 16 years ago

It is 16 years since Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup for the eighth time. Our team lost the first leg against Valencia (3-2), but Van Nistelrooy’s brace at Mestalla was key to the comeback at the Santiago Bernabéu.

In Madrid, the team conceded in the 33rd minute, but Van Nistelrooy’s penalty at the start of the second half spurred Madrid on. Sergio Ramos, De la Red and Higuaín turned the tie around (4-2) to clinch the eighth Spanish Super Cup to add to the club’s trophy cabinet.

FIRST leg (Mestalla, 17/08/2008)
3- Valencia: Hildebrand, Miguel, Alexis, Albiol, Moretti, Baraja (Manuel Fernandes, 75‘), Albelda, Silva, Joaquín (Pablo Hernández, 65’), Mata (Vicente, 71′) and Villa.
2- Real Madrid: Casillas, Salgado (Sergio Ramos, 64‘), Heinze, Miguel Torres, Miguel Torres, Van der Vaart, De la Red, Diarra, Javi García, Robinho (Robben, 64’), Raúl (Guti, 74′) and Van Nistelrooy.

Goals
0-1 (min. 13): Van Nistelrooy.
1-1 (min. 55): Mata.
2-1 (min. 58): Villa.
2-2 (min. 67): Van Nistelrooy.
3-2 (min. 80): Vicente.

RETURN (Santiago Bernabéu, 24/08/2008)
4- Real Madrid: Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Heinze, Pepe, Miguel Torres (Drenthe, 64‘), Van der Vaart, Guti (De la Red, 79’), Diarra, Robben, Van Nistelrooy and Raúl (Higuaín, 79′).
2-Valencia: Hildebrand, Miguel, Alexis, Albiol (Morientes, 82‘), Moretti, Baraja, Albelda, Silva, Mata (Vicente, 60’), Joaquín (Pablo Hernández, 68′) and Villa.

Goals
0-1 (min. 33): Silva.
1-1 (min. 50): Van Nistelrooy, penalty.
2-1 (min. 76): Sergio Ramos.
3-1 (min. 85): De la Red.
4-1 (min. 88): Higuaín.

Madrid continue preparations for Valladolid game

The Whites completed another training session at Real Madrid City ahead of the LaLiga matchday two clash which sees Ancelotti’s men take on Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabéu (Sunday, 5 pm CEST).

The players began with warm-up exercises and then practised pressing, possession and ball circulation drills. They also completed a tactical session. The players finished with a game on a reduced-size pitch and shooting practice. Vallejo worked out inside the facilities, while Camavinga and Alaba continued with their specific recovery programmes.