Real president says 'family atmosphere' crucial to success


Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez leaves a news conference after the death of former Real Madrid player Alfredo Di Stefano at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid July 7, 2014. REUTERS/Juan Medina

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has created a family atmosphere in the dressing room and this has played a crucial role in their recent success, club president Florentino Perez said.

The affable Italian leads his side into the final of the Club World Cup on Saturday against South American champions San Lorenzo, bringing an end to a memorable year in which Real won their 10th European Cup, the King’s Cup and the European Super Cup.

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