Ancelotti: The phenomenon Ronaldo did not have the luck of the Real Madrid player!

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed his team's readiness to face Rayo Vallecano, tomorrow, Monday, in the 13th round of La Liga.

Ancelotti said, during the press conference today, Sunday: "Rao Vallecano is a team that plays in an organized manner and at home, but we are ready and we will try to achieve the best result, because it is the only way in which we can win."

He added, "Asensio is able to play in two positions, and in the area he can show more of his abilities, and in the times he played with Valverde, they showed harmony, which is good for us in the future."

Regarding Benzema's position, he explained: "He will not play because he does not feel well, and his absence allowed us to show the quality of other players, and in the second part of the season we will need him, of course."

He continued: "Rodrygo has developed as a striker, not as a winger, because he is very strong in tight spaces, and the phenomenon Ronaldo has not had the luck that Rodrygo has now, and Real Madrid was not as strong at that time as it is now in the Champions League."

On Hazard, and the reason for his lack of importance in the team, he commented: "There are many players in the team and the competition is great, and he has to compete strongly."

And he continued: "Getting rid of players in January? The market for us is closed to the departure or inclusion of new players, but if a player asks to leave, we have to listen to him."

Regarding Pique's retirement, he continued: "He was one of the strongest defenders of this era, he was smart and organized on the field, and I wish him the best."

He concluded by talking about the Champions League final price draw: "The competitors are always strong, and our only concern is tomorrow's meeting, and I hope the draw will be held well (smiles)."