Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is delighted with the hunger of his current squad.
Ancelotti rates them the best he's worked with.
"There's a very high level of professionalism. Putting on the Real Madrid shirt itself is conducive to that; it makes you take responsibility. This is the most dedicated squad I've ever worked with. I've never had to clash with a player to motivate them here."
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