Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with their 2-0 defeat of Juventus.

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio struck the goals at the Rose Bowl.

Ancelotti said, "We've finished this first stage of the season well with a good performance, showing improvement on the previous game. The team is used to playing with the guys who have played in the past. We're focused on the European Super Cup. We've trained well and we've got minutes in the players' legs, it's all gone really well.

“It's been very positive because we haven't picked up any injuries, aside from a small sprain for Carvajal. The team has worked really well and we've had no issues. It's been a well-executed pre-season and now we have the confidence to go and win the European Super Cup

“Now we have to rest up because the team came into the game with some fatigue. It's time to start out with the work we do on a weekly basis"

“The fans have been unbelievable. The Decimocuarta effect remains alive and well and Real Madrid is amazing in every corner of the globe. They have a lot of love for us and it's been beautiful to come here and feel it."