Real Madrid defender Pepe hailed the team's desire to win
after beating Copenhagen 4-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
In front of an expectant Bernabeu crowd, Cristiano
Ronaldo headed Real into a 21st-minute lead before doubling his tally in the
second half after a magnificent rabona cross by Angel Di Maria.
Di Maria wasted numerous chances but added two goals of
his own in the final 20 minutes as Real stretched their scoring streak in
consecutive Champions League matches to 27.
Pepe, who received a nasty knock in a clash of heads
during the game, praised Real's desire to win against a side who picked up a
point against Juventus on matchday one in Group B.
He said: "The key was the desire we put into the
match.
"The whole team has worked hard to win the game, and
that makes the job easier.
"Copenhagen won a point against Juventus and they
are a strong team."
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti felt that his side played with
more intensity than in their 1-0 derby defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Victory leaves Ancelotti's men four points clear of
nearest group rivals Juve with two games gone.
He said: "It was a good game.
"We started well with intensity and balance. We
modified the system to use the flanks more and to create more open spaces.
“We slowed a bit down after Cristiano's (first) goal,
though. We always have to try to finish first of the group because it will
boost our confidence."
Culled from FourFourTwo
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