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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with the performance of the team's newcomers Gareth Bale and Asier Illarramendi in the Spanish "La Liga" championship, and also had plenty of praise for goalkeeper Diego Lopez.
Yesterday's match in the 4th round ended in a 2-2 draw after a tough battle against the "Villarreal" team, with the Spanish vice champions playing evenly.
The Italian strategist continued to include goalkeeper Diego Lopez in the starting lineup, but reassured that Iker Casillas will be allowed to play from the start in the UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday.
"Diego played great today," Ancelotti said at the press conference after the match. "I don't know, but it seems like he saved us from defeat."
The Italian was also pleased with Gareth Bale's performance, who scored his first goal for the team.
"Gareth and Asier played a good game. I had to substitute them because it's impossible for them to play the full match on their first time in a new club," said the 54-year-old coach.
On Tuesday, Real Madrid will face Istanbul's Galatasaray in the Champions League, whose coach stated that they intend to defeat the royal club.
