Ancelotti: "We have the tools to pull off a comeback because we have a very motivated bench"

Carlo Ancelotti appeared in the press room at the Estadio Gran Canaria after Real Madrid's win over UD Las Palmas: "The goal we conceded changed the dynamic. We changed the system in the first half to play more out wide. At a disadvantage, we pressed more and looked for more solutions. Las Palmas handle the ball well and it's hard to win it back. They have only conceded two goals in the first half this season. That's why we wanted to control the first half and push more in the second. We're very dangerous from dead balls because we have very good set-piece takers and finishers. It's a very important victory because every match is complicated."

"It was hard for us. We have the tools to pull off a comeback because we have a very motivated bench that brings a lot to the table. We'd prefer to take the lead and enjoy the transitions more, but it isn't always possible. We're left with the fact that I look at the bench and I have lots of options to change the dynamic of the game. When they scored they gave us a boost to put a bit more pressure on the ball and be a bit more effective up front."

Las Palmas' game
"They play good football, they handle the ball well and it's difficult to win it back. If you don't press well they create chances between the lines. Playing against them is not easy and they're a team that can compete because they're very well organised. Valles is very good with his feet and very capable in goal. I'll leave it at that. We also have good goalkeepers."

The defence
"The last few games we've lost a bit of sturdiness, but we've scored a lot of goals. Because we attack a lot we don't always find a balance and we suffer more at the back. Nacho is having an outstanding season."

Changing Tchouameni for Camavinga
"I took Camavinga off because he was tired and had played a very intense game. Tchouameni was fresher. He played the way he usually plays: very strong at the back and intercepting a lot of balls. He helps us a lot defensively."

Modrić
"If he doesn't warm up it's because I'm not sure he's going to play. It's a matter of respect. He's fine and will be ready for the next game."

Lunin's performance
"Good, for sure. He made a great save at the start of the second half and was very solid in the aerial aspect."