Carlo Ancelotti was awarded the prestigious Pianchina D'oro in Florence, a prize handed out by Italian coaches to recognise the Real Madrid boss as the standout manager of the previous season.
Real Madrid have ramped up their criticism of the fixture schedule on Saturday, with manager Carlo Ancelotti declaring that the team will refuse to play future matches if players don't get at least 72 hours of rest between games.
Federico Valverde had long been a cornerstone of Real Madrid's setup under Carlo Ancelotti, blending tactical importance with a physical resilience that seemed unbreakable.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti faced the press ahead of their clash with Real Betis, and it was Federico Valverde who stole the early headlines.
Carlo Ancelotti responded to Javier Tebas on Tuesday, criticizing the La Liga president for "talking about Real Madrid too much" and accusing him of showing a "lack of respect" after Tebas claimed the club was "crying" about referee decisions.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Kylian Mbappe can reach the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo after Mbappe's hat-trick in Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over Manchester City, which secured the Champions League holders a spot in the round of 16.