"He's the best in the world", you'll never guess Ancelotti's favorite player

This week Real Madrid played one of the most memorable matches in recent times. They beat Atletico Madrid 5-3 in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup, in a game that had it all: lots of goals, twists in the scoreboard and controversial situations. After that great show, they had four days of rest until Sunday's final. There they will face Barcelona, who beat Osasuna 2-0 in the other semi-final.

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This will be the first 'Clasico' of 2024. But it won't be just that. For both teams it will be the opportunity to win the first title of the season, just when the most demanding stage of each of the tournaments is beginning. That's why they will do their best to get a victory and celebrate in Saudi Arabia.

As usual before every match, this Saturday Carlo Ancelotti gave a press conference in which he answered questions from journalists. "We are well, with a lot of tranquility in the team. We are recovered. We are facing the first title of the season, a match that everyone wants to see," began the Italian manager.

And then he clarified the situation of some players in the squad. Dani Carvajal had been in doubt due to physical problems, but the coach assured: "He is fine. He has needed one more day of rest. He will play without a problem". And he explained that he already knows who will be the goalkeeper, whether Kepa Arrizabalaga or Andriy Lunin, although he is not going to announce it yet. Finally, on Toni Kroos and the boos and whistles of some Saudi fans, he said: "They have not affected him and will not affect him. He knows this world inside out, he is motivated and ready to play."

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No one saw this coming

However, Ancelotti's most surprising response during the press conference was about Ferland Mendy. The French defender scored one of the goals against Atlético Madrid and will play on Sunday against Barcelona. About him, the coach said: "He is the best left-back in the world defensively. Attacking he can improve and sometimes he does it well, like against Atlético".