We're on a good streak right now, says Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after 2-0 win over Valencia

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said the club is now enjoying a good run. Vinicius Junior and Marco Asensio scored as Los Blancos beat Valencia 2-0 to erase Barcelona's lead in La Liga. After the match, Ancelotti said that his team is playing well and is now enjoying a good run. Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last seven games and are just five points behind Barcelona in the league table. "I think it was a good game. We're playing well. We're now on a good streak right now, good dynamics. First half we were not as good as in the second half. In the second half the opponent brings down their intensity, so we managed the game well. We had opportunities,” said Ancelotti.

The Italian manager spoke about injuries in the squad and said that star man and captain Karim Benzema has a very minor problem and will be assessed by the club doctors. “Now the injuries. Militao looks worse than Karim. Karim looks like a very light problem. The doctors will see him tomorrow. Militao won't be available for Sunday (against Mallorca). This is what happens in the season with so many games close together,” Ancelotti added.

The former Chelsea, AC Milan, Bayern Munich and PSG manager has praised midfielder Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, saying they are vital to Real Madrid. "We're managing this transition this way, so we're going to keep on doing the same until the end of the season. We'll be giving more minutes to other players, the ones who are behind Luka and Kroos. Kroos and Modric are fundamental to this team. We always need to consider that,” said Ancelotti.

Asensio and Vinicius Junior scored within three minutes of the second half to lead Real Madrid to a crucial win. They will now face Mallorca in the league on February 5.