Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was a happy man, after his side saw victory over Almeria.

Real Madrid beat Almeria 4-2 to return to winning ways, with Karim Benzema scoring a first-half hat-trick.

Ancelotti has revealed what pleased him in the game.

Ancelotti said, “The team is very dangerous in attack with the quality of Vini, Benzema and Rodrygo because we play very well when in possession. The match went very well offensively.

“I know very well what the team is capable of defensively. What I don’t understand is how we’ve conceded six goals in two games. What’s happened? We relaxed today despite trying to focus in defence.

“We did very well pressing after we lost possession and after we made it 3-0, our concentration slipped and they scored a goal, I got angry in the dressing room and we made it 4-1. Then we had another lapse in concentration and they scored again. It’s a good wake-up call as we conceded two goals in a short slump. It won’t happen in our upcoming games.

“All my players are ready to play but also to rest. Today I rested Valverde, who has a knock on his foot, and Carvajal. I have the idea of resting players on Tuesday. Tuesday’s game is complicated and against a tough opponent but I’m going to rest the players who are tired. I’m not going to do it for Saturday’s game in mind because it’s a long way off.”