Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was happy with his players after their 2-1 defeat of Elche.

The Italian coach was particularly pleased with Vinicius Junior's magnificent display although he refused to take credit for the Brazilian's recent surge in form.

"I didn't do anything, I just put him in and put my trust in him which he obviously deserves because he's playing really well and scoring goals," he said after the match.

"As I have said many times, I'm not a magician, I try to do my best and place the utmost confidence in all the players. The fact that he wasn't called up for Brazil comes down to the decision made by a friend of mine, who is the coach, so I have nothing to say.

"He's playing with confidence right now and everything is coming off for him. He's getting used to playing further inside because he's got the pace to do it.

"It's one thing to take players on out wide and another to do it in the centre of the box. He's learning gradually and he's doing a great job".