"We lacked a bit of intensity in first half," Carlo Ancelotti said after the 1-0 win against Betis.
"The second half was better, we showed more intensity, pressed and passed better," Ancelotti continued.
"We did not play spectacularly, but we kept a clean sheet. We deserved to win.
"It was a difficult match, Ancelotti added.
Real Madrid scored the winner via Dani Carvajal after a brilliant exchange between Alaba and Benzema. The skipper delivered the assist.
Real Madrid head into the international break sitting atop La Liga standings.
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