ALCOY -- Real Madrid qualified for the last 16 of the Copa del Rey after beating Alcoyano 3-1 at El Collao Stadium, Thursday (6/1/2022) morning WIB. This result is a good response after swallowing a 0-1 defeat to Getafe in a La Liga match.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team played a different game than usual. The game was full of aerial duels, set pieces and long balls.

"We scored, fought hard and first and foremost, we gave the performances we needed to qualify," Ancelotti said after the match.

Ancelotti said Alcoyano equalized through individual brilliance. Dani Vega equalized 1-1 after Eder Militao put Madrid 1-0 up in the first half. Los Blancos then won 3-1 thanks to an additional two goals from Asensio and an own goal from Jose Juan.

According to Ancelotti, after the opponents equalized, his squad responded calmly. He considered the attitude and way of players like that was what his team needed. Facing a game like Alcoyano which is full of duels, set pieces, and long passes his troops can dampen carefully.

Ancelotti put Andriy Lunin in the goalkeeper position. Lunin's performance received praise from the Italian coach. Lunin is considered to provide excellent performance. Lunin is not only good at catching but also with his feet he also makes several saves.

"You can always adjust how he uses the ball and he will improve on that as he gets more playing time. Lunin has had his chance in the Copa del Rey and La Liga is (Thibaut) Courtois territory," said Ancelotti explaining the division of roles between the two goalkeepers. .

He also commented on Eden Hazard. According to him the Belgium international needs to show more confidence in one-on-one situations because he has the quality to beat opponents.

Ancelotti believes he will gradually return to his best form. He claims Hazard's fitness has improved over the past few months. Ancelotti hopes Hazard will return to his best form soon.