Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team’s professionalism and effort after they fought back from a goal down to beat Barcelona 3-1 in Saturday’s La Liga “Clasico” at the Bernabeu.
Neymar put Barca ahead in the fourth minute before Cristiano Ronaldo levelled for the in-form European champions, who appear to have put an early season wobble firmly behind them, with a penalty in the 35th.
Pepe headed Real in front from a corner five minutes into the second half and Karim Benzema finished off a swift break to make it 3-1 just after the hour.
I am proud of these players because their professionalism and seriousness is unique
Ancelotti, who led Real to a record-extending 10th European Cup title in his first season in charge last term, said the team’s effort had been outstanding as they followed up Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win at Liverpool with another victory.
“We didn’t lose our heads after going behind,” the Italian said. “We stuck to our ideas and everything came off well.
“I am proud of these players because their professionalism and seriousness is unique. I am talking about focus, thinking about what they are doing, following the strategy and instructions.
