Coach Ancelotti: ‘Real Madrid’s Champions League history makes opponents respect’

13 times European champion of Real Madrid help them become the most successful club in the league while Man City only participated in the final Champions League for the first time last year, when they were Chelsea beat 1-0. So, speaking in a pre-match press conference, Coach Ancelotti “The history that Real Madrid has in this competition means a lot more to us than to our opponents. The history of development over the years helps players feel the weight of the shirt, a positive weight, not a negative one.

Coach Ancelotti is confident that Real Madrid will surpass Man City AFP

Meanwhile, Coach Pep Guardiola admits Man City cannot compete with Real Madrid in Europe on achievements but can write a new chapter of its own. “If we had to compete with history, we wouldn’t stand a chance. Their history speaks for itself. We must have a desire to compete with them. Confronting Real Madrid is a heavy challenge. We want to try that. We need to endure, stick together, when we have the ball, try to attack. It will be the same if we face Bayern Munich or Barcelona, ​​teams that have been here many times. We weren’t here a decade ago and here we are now. It is a good lesson for the future,” coach Guardiola said in a press conference.

Benzema (wearing a black hat) will be the spearhead that Man City’s defense must closely guard AFP

Man City and Real Madrid met in the 2016 Champions League semi-finals when the Spanish team won the match 1-0, but Man City avenged that loss with a win in the 1/8 round in 2020. force is the same for both teams. For Real Madrid, reaching the semi-finals is not a success. Winning the right to the final in this tournament was a success. Normally, if Real Madrid reach the final, they have a chance to win the title,” added coach Ancelotti.

Mr. Guardiola especially emphasized the experience of Real Madrid players, when many stars have won many Champions League titles: “We play against players who have been at this stage in the competition many times. That’s why they have things that we probably don’t have yet. But maybe there are things we have that they don’t have.” Despite the pressure, the Man City coach also urged his players to enjoy this opportunity: “It is too good to be in the semi-finals. I tell the players to enjoy the moment. You never knew we could do this.”

Coach Guardiola hopes Man City will change history AFP

Coach Guardiola has said he will make the final decision regarding the fitness of defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones, admitting the pair’s ability to play is “uncertain”, amid the aftermath. Left winger Joao Cancelo will miss the game due to suspension. As for the visitors, midfielder Casemiro is unlikely to start at the Etihad Stadium, with Mr. Ancelotti rating the Brazilian player slower in his recovery than defender David Alaba…