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Ancelotti spoke to the media before El Clasico. Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid?s most important match of the season so far ? The El Clasico at home on Saturday evening. Ancelotti was asked about a lot of things, including Vinicius? brilliance, to which he said: ?[The hug at the end of the Dortmund win] means coaching one of the best in the world, a kid who remains very humble, who has made a lot of progress. I believe without a doubt that he will be the next Ballon d?Or winner.?
Ancelotti on the philosophy of Barcelona
?They have changed his philosophy a bit, they play differently, much more directly. I don?t want to compare the work because Xavi did a great job at Barça in his own way. It?s a different Barcelona, ??which we respect just as much as Xavi?s.? Ancelotti on how the team?s feeling ahead of the Clasico
?The team is doing well and is motivated. The Clásicos are competitive and hard-fought matches, and they are also very entertaining. It is a celebration of football and we want to do well in front of our fans.?
Ancelotti on Bellingham?s new role
?Last year it was crucial that he scored because we had lost an important striker like Benzema. We don?t have that problem this year because we have a player who can score 45 goals.
?He is doing very well and making progress. He had problems with his ankle and shoulder, but his condition is very good now. He is contributing...