Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was delighted after their 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao.

Real won at San Mames in their LaLiga opener thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo.

Ancelotti said: “We played well, especially in the first half, when we showed a lot of intensity. In the second half we slowed down and had less control, but we did well at the back.

“It's evident that when the team is collectively committed and has the right attitude, we are stronger defensively. The team was well positioned and strong in the duels. In the first half we won back a lot of balls. The team is comfortable playing this way and we worked really well defensively."

On Bellingham, he said: “He's outstanding. He has plenty of personality and has adapted very quickly to the team's system. It seems like he's been with us for a long time and he's a very talented player."

For Rodrygo, he added: “He possesses different characteristics to Joselu. He combined very well with Valverde and Carvajal on the right wing. He's adapting to this system very well, as is Vini Jr. They're very young and they're progressing nicely, but they need to continue with this progression. Hopefully Rodrygo can get more goals than he managed last season."