Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, has acknowledged that it was challenging for his squad to get going against Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.

David Alaba and Karim Benzema each scored once for the LaLiga winners in each half to secure the victory.

Additionally, Ancelotti was happy to begin the campaign with a victory.

We struggled to find our groove because Eintracht was so close, but we succeeded at the time.

The Italian said, "It's hard to be in top form early in the season, but we now have won to start the season well.

With four championships, Ancelotti became the most successful manager in the competition's history (2003, 2007, 2014, 2022).