Carlo Ancelotti known Angel Di Maria because the key man behind Real Madrid's 4-0 thrashing of Valladolid on weekday, despite Gareth Bale's excellent score.
The Welshman was in devastating mood as he headed in his 1st of the night before adding subsequent 2 within the period of play to seal his 1st treble for los Blancos, whereas he additionally motor-assisted Karim Benzema's strike with a surprising pass.
But Ancelotti selected to emphasise Di Maria's contribution instead, when Argentina deputised for Cristiano Ronaldo and went on to line up Bale's opener when earlier smashing a volley against the woodwork.
"Di Maria's performance was fantastic. He was our most dangerous player and he adapts to completely different positions on the sphere," the coach told reporters when the match. "I do not know if this was our greatest match up to now, however we've got to continue taking part in like this. Bale has absolutely tailored to the team. He features a heap of confidence and is extremely necessary for U.S..
"I do not have an ideal line up, I even have over eleven players. this formation is functioning well. Isco is comfy and Xabi [Alonso]'s come gave U.S. additional quality.
"I assume the team is well-balanced at the instant. we tend to defended well tonight. it absolutely was a tricky match for Valladolid."
The rout is los Blancos' fourth consecutive success all told competitions, and reduces the gap with port at the highest of los angeles Liga to 3 points.
