Ancelotti says all players have made major contributions this season.
He said, "The one I knew the least was Fran Garca, who has done well. Joselu and Brahim have also done very well.
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"There are players who could contribute more if I gave them more minutes. Ceballos has not had the minutes he deserved for several reasons. Arda Gler could also have played more if it weren't for injuries.
"The squad has surprised me on a general level."
On their young players away on-loan, including Rafa Marin at Alaves, who they meet midweek, Ancelotti added: "It is important to have a Real Madrid level. Rafa Marn, Blanco, Miguel Gutirrez... It is very important to be able to return."