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Ancelotti relieved with Real Madrid win: I've told Modric it's lucky Croatia have already named their World Cup squad!

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was happy with victory over Cadiz.

Real managed to win a scrappy affair 2-1, which included an all-in brawl.

Ancelotti said, “Yes, we played very well until 2-1. We were able to make it 3-0 with (Luka) Modric. Then it's normal. It has been unnecessary suffering. Three deserved points and we finished well."

On Luka Modric's miss, he joked: "He is a bit down. I've told him that it's a good thing Croatia's call-up has already been made and he won't have a problem!

“Yes, it's good because there's nothing else to do. After a well-done start to the season, we've become a little average, but we've delivered. Now to rest. The objectives are met. We have 35 points in the League, which is a lot, more than last year, considering that the Ballon d'Or has missed for many games. We are satisfied.

"Yes, we have arrived a little tired in the last games."

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