Carlo Ancelotti praised Kylian Mbappe for his “dangerous” performance following Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Getafe on Sunday.
Mbappe silenced recent criticism with a spectacular goal following a penalty miss against Liverpool in midweek.
Real Madrid took the lead in the 30th minute when Jude Bellingham converted from the spot.
Shortly after, Bellingham set up Mbappe for a brilliant long-range strike that ricocheted off the post and into the net, doubling Madrid’s advantage.
The win moved Madrid to within a point of LaLiga leaders Barcelona, with Madrid holding a game in hand.
“[Mbappe] was dangerous as always,” Ancelotti said during his post-match press conference.
“He scored an important goal that helped us control the game better.
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“He also created opportunities in the second half. It was a very active performance, and that’s exactly what we expect from him.”
Mbappe’s recent form had been under scrutiny, as the Frenchman had only scored twice in nine matches before Sunday.
However, his goal against Getafe marked the first time since September that he has scored in consecutive LaLiga matches.
“It’s a relief, yes,” Ancelotti added.
“At 2-0, your chances of securing the win increase… It was a spectacular goal, fantastic. [Mbappe’s] overall performance was excellent.
“The fans recognize the form of both the team and individual players. Their support for Mbappe was deserved.”
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham was substituted at half-time due to discomfort, but Ancelotti downplayed concerns over the midfielder’s condition.
“Bellingham had an issue with his neck and couldn’t continue,” Ancelotti explained. “I believe he’ll recover in a few days.”
Looking ahead, Real Madrid face a busy schedule. They travel to Athletic Club on Wednesday and Girona on Saturday for LaLiga fixtures, followed by a Champions League clash at Atalanta.