The forward was pleased with his side's organisation,
while Dani Carvajal hailed the squad's competition for places
Alvaro Morata claims Carlo Ancelotti's orders to defend
in numbers proved key to Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Malaga on Saturday.
Los Blancos produced a dominant attacking display in
which opposition goalkeeper Willy Caballero was forced into action at regular
intervals.
However, Morata quickly credited victory to his team's
dogged defending in restricting the visitors before seizing possession and
launching their own forays forward.
"The goal after the break did justice to our great
first half and we have to keep going along the same lines," the striker
told reporters after the match.
"The coach had asked us to defend with 11 players
and it is clear that we did. The higher we press means that we will have more
chances to rob the ball. We're doing it better every match.
"We worked hard, played well and achieved an
important thing, which was to take the three points."
The 20-year-old was again selected to start at the
expense of Karim Benzema, and he admitted to loving every opportunity that came
his way.
"You have to make good use of every minute you get
here, press hard and give your best. You never know when it might be the last
match," Morata underlined.
"It is a very important week if we work as a team
and we are united. I am sure that we will get two wins."
Fellow Spain Under-21 international Daniel Carvajal
insisted competition for places was key to their title hopes this season.
"There were four European Under-21s champions in the
starting eleven today, but it is just a good anecdote and every one of us gives
our best for the team," the defender said.
"The team was great and everyone contributed. I'm
getting a better understanding with [Angel] Di Maria in every match.
Competition is good for everyone."
Madrid's latest victory lifts them to third in La Liga,
only three points behind leaders Barcelona who drew 0-0 at Osasuna.
Culled from Goal
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