Real Madrid coach Ancelotti delighted with Rodrygo, Militao for victory over Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was left happy with their win against Athletic Bilbao.

Real won 2-0 thanks to Rodrygo Goes' double.

Ancelotti said: "Rodrygo had a great game and made the difference. He gave us an early lead and was involved in two moments of great quality. That's what Rodrygo does and it's what he has to do. I think he's good everywhere, even though people say he plays better on the left. Remember that he scored two goals playing on the right in a Champions League semi-final. He's a great forward who doesn't always hit the target, but that's normal."

The win marked Eder Militao's playing comeback and Ancelotti continued: "Militão is one of the best defenders in the world and it's important to have him back. He needs time to adapt a bit better to the game, but the important thing is that he's back with us.

"We'll need him in the next few games and in the final stretch of the season. When a player has been away for so long and comes back, it brings a positive vibe to the dressing room. All his team-mates have congratulated him."

He continued: "We're focused on the fact that we have an advantage in the league, on taking advantage of it and on trying to win every game that's left. Beginning with the next game against Mallorca. We can't do any calculations because the league is still open, but we have an advantage. We now have to play good football and try to win every game.

"There are some isolated cases of forwards like Cristiano or Benzema when it comes to scoring. As time goes by and with experience, Rodrygo will improve in this area. He plays with a lot of intensity and because he's young I ask him to do defensive work. That means he's not as fresh in front of goal as he was today."

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti delighted with Rodrygo, Militao for victory over Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti delighted with Rodrygo, Militao for victory over Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti delighted with Rodrygo, Militao for victory over Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti delighted with Rodrygo, Militao for victory over Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti delighted with Rodrygo, Militao for victory over Athletic Bilbao