Real Madrid needed two penalties to win against Real Sociedad, with Carlo Ancelotti acknowledging their opponents played better but his team showed great commitment.
Ancelotti admitted, 'It was a difficult game and we probably didn't deserve to win because Real Sociedad played very well, but we held on, we suffered and we were committed.' He praised his team's sacrifice, hinting that quality alone isn't enough in tough matches.
Sociedad's coach Imanol Alguacil reacted strongly to the second penalty decision, stating, 'For me there was only one penalty. It's a shame, if we are going to call those penalties, we are ruining real football.' His comments reflect broader concerns about officiating standards.
Ancelotti chose not to comment directly on the penalties, saying, 'I haven't seen it because I've only seen the image, but when the referee goes to the VAR, he does much better and he hasn't hesitated to blow the whistle.' This shows his respect for the officials' integrity.
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