"Mbappé arrived with humility", Ancelotti praises the behavior of the captain of the Blues at Real

Compliments are always good for domestic peace. Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach, assured on Tuesday that the arrival last summer of Kylian Mbappé had improved an atmosphere that was already good within the group.

"There is always a good atmosphere in the locker room," the coach stressed in a press conference on the eve of the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad in San Sebastian this Wednesday evening (9:30 p.m.). As I said, Mbappé arrived with humility, keeping a low profile. I even think that the atmosphere has improved in a way. We have even more confidence because one of the best players in the world is now among us. In terms of ego, nothing has changed."

After a complicated start to the season, the current top scorer of the Merengue club with 28 goals in 39 games in all competitions has seriously reversed the trend . The former PSG player, who had a wisdom tooth removed on Monday, has had a string of high-flying outings in recent weeks, including his hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League play-off second leg last week (3-1). The 26-year-old striker also provided an assist for Vinicius Jr on Sunday during the victory against Girona in La Liga (2-0).

The Italian coach also once again railed against "an absurd calendar", as the Spanish and European champions enter a decisive period with high-stakes matches every three days. "Considering the absurd calendar we have, we are doing very well," he lashed out. "Tomorrow will be our 17th match in 52 days. It's a totally unsustainable pace. I'm tired and I have the impression that you are tired too. We need a rest!"