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Even reduced to 10 and led in the score, Real Madrid found the resources to overthrow Elche (2-1, ap) Thursday in the King’s Cup. Scorers, attacking midfielders Eden Hazard (31 years old, 17 appearances and 1 goal in all competitions this season) and Isco (29 years old, 11 appearances and 2 goals in all competitions this season) received very glowing comments from Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti .
“I’m very happy for Isco and Hazard. They didn’t have many minutes. In this match, we needed them, we knew it could be long. (…) Hazard and Isco made us win We have to point that out. Maybe it means they deserve to play more. The past is the past, I know I can count on them. I have a team that has everything. They never give up, they have an extraordinary character. It’s the match that I’ve enjoyed the most this season,” said the Italian at a press conference.
