Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was relieved with victory at Las Palmas.

Real won 2-1 via goals from Vini Jr and Aurelien Tchouameni.

Ancelotti said: "The goal we conceded changed the dynamic. We changed the system in the first half to play more out wide. At a disadvantage, we pressed more and looked for more solutions. Las Palmas handle the ball well and it's hard to win it back. They have only conceded two goals in the first half this season.

"That's why we wanted to control the first half and push more in the second. We're very dangerous from dead balls because we have very good set-piece takers and finishers. It's a very important victory because every match is complicated.

"It was hard for us. We have the tools to pull off a comeback because we have a very motivated bench that brings a lot to the table. We'd prefer to take the lead and enjoy the transitions more, but it isn't always possible. We're left with the fact that I look at the bench and I have lots of options to change the dynamic of the game. When they scored they gave us a boost to put a bit more pressure on the ball and be a bit more effective up front.

"They play good football, they handle the ball well and it's difficult to win it back. If you don't press well they create chances between the lines. Playing against them is not easy and they're a team that can compete because they're very well organised. Valles is very good with his feet and very capable in goal. I'll leave it at that. We also have good goalkeepers."