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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti explains denying angry Rodrygo hat-trick chance

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Rodrygo Goes for their 2-1 win at Sevilla.

Rodrygo scored both of Real's goals on the day.

Ancelotti said, “Rodrygo stood out in this game because he scored both goals. In the first 10 minutes we weren't well set up, but the team played well again and looked confident. We put on a solid performance."

“Rodrygo did well in the centre forward role and he can also play there. He has different attributes. If you can dribble through the middle you have a better chance of scoring than if you dribble out wide. Because of his quality, it's easier for him to find opportunities in this area. He doesn't have the physicality for aerial clashes, but he has significant qualities.

“Rodrygo wanted to stay on the pitch to go for a hat-trick, but I told him that we had different objectives. He wanted to score, but I didn't want to concede a goal. We finished with four centre-backs and managed the game well."

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