Ancelotti: “Given Celta’s centennial celebration, it will be a memorable match. We want to extend our two-game winning streak. The group is succeeding. When playing Real Sociedad, Celta performed admirably.

“I’m overjoyed that I’ve coached 120 games, and we’re having success. It’s a triumph. It was a job well done for 119 games. We need to get off to a good start for the next 120 days. The squad has positive energy since the players are talented, driven, and enthusiastic. I am experiencing this.

The sentencer? Rodrygo, Luka, Valverde, and Vinicius have been practicing. For each game, the best player will be selected.

“Luka made a decision on what he wants to accomplish. He usually starts, so it’s rare. Though he isn’t content, he is healthy physically. He will participate, and he may play. Everyone finds it strange that he won’t start the game, but he will continue to play the same way he did in previous seasons.

“Compared to Europe, Saudi Arabia pays far more for football. Everyone is free to act as they like, but the international football governing bodies must consider this matter and take the appropriate steps to maintain market equilibrium.

“Rubiales? It’s a pretty delicate subject. I didn’t enjoy this behavior in the least as a citizen or as a member of the general public. This is not how a federation president should act.

“My personal life is unaffected by the actions of others. I am quite aware of what needs to be done and how I should act. I am aware of my social obligations as Real Madrid’s head coach. I refrain from passing judgment on other people.