Real Madrid

• Tchoumeni
• Camavinga
• Valverde
• Kroos
• Modric
• Ceballos

Don't think there's any argument against these guys. But then

• Bellingham
• Guler
• Brahim

Any of those could be counted as an attacker.

One of the negatives from Saturday’s game was Antonio Rüdiger picking up his fourth yellow card of the season, but Ancelotti was clear that he hadn’t spoken to the German about his discipline. He explained: “I haven’t spoken about this, I wouldn’t tell a player to think about suspensions. When he’s suspended, we’ll put somebody else in. We have many central defenders [laughs]. I laugh because Tchouameni doesn’t like playing central defence, which is a bit like Camavinga at left-back. One day we’ll have Tchouameni in central defence and Camavinga at left-back.”

Now which one of you mentioned playing with 11 goddamn midfielders, you happy, you jinxed it

When the penalty was awarded, before Joselu missed, there was confusion as Rodrygo appeared to be a candidate to take the spot kick. Ancelotti was asked who the designated taker was and looked to explain what happened: “Every game, it changes. Because there isn’t always the same line-up. Today in today’s line-up the player who had to take it was Joselu. I don’t know if the players on the pitch spoke to give it to Rodrygo, today’s taker was Joselu.”

That led to some questioning whether Rodrygo himself actually wanted to take the penalty. Ancelotti suggested that he did, sharing a little more insight as to what happened on the field: “Did he want to take it? I told Rüdiger that Rodrygo could take it if he wanted, I don’t know what happened, the players spoke.”

Reflecting on the tactical battle with Osasuna, Ancelotti was keen to point to the difference between the two halves as he said: “The game has been a game we’ve played well, we’ve controlled well. What made the difference was the first goal which allowed us to play with more control, without pressing too high in the other half. In the second half, with more space, we finished the game off.”

Love how open he is unlike Zidane. Ancelloti is actually willing to answer questions.

The proportion of backlash thathad come towards vini outta this is disgusting

Luckily Nacho and Alaba aren't out long term

Carlo Ancelotti: "Modric is not happy because he is not playing a lot, but he is very motivated and always wants to help the team. He has a very important role in this squad, in the dressing room."

Honestly what was he even expecting.