It was a historical night for Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday, but ultimately, it was one that was rather humiliating for him and his Real Madrid side as they crashed out of the Champions League in remarkable fashion.
The second leg against Manchester City was Ancelotti’s 191st as a manager in the Champions League, which takes him ahead of Sir Alex Ferguson as having the most appearances in the competition.
However, it was a night to forget for Ancelotti, who acknowledged that Man City were far the better team on the night, as per Marca.
“We have lost to a team with more quality & more intensity than us. Last year we were superior, and this year they were superior. It’s a defeat that hurts a lot. They’ve been much better, there’s no other choice but to think about next season.”
Ancelotti was also bullish when asked about his future, and he full expects to be on the Real Madrid bench next season.
“Next season, I will be here to fight to win another Champions League.
“No one doubts me. I think the president was very clear 15 days ago. What he tells me in private, I’m not going to say here.”
Real Madrid’s attention will now turn towards next season, although they still have a fight on their hands to keep second place out of the grasp of Atletico Madrid.
Image via Angel Martinez/Getty Images
ifémî
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The reason many coaches go home prematurely is because of Pep Guardiola
Debate_over10
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The first comment makes me realize how many of us have gone to coaching school😂😂😂😂
AMSCR7
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Dear Ancelotti please don't play nonsense. camavinga is not a LB, militao is 2nd Varane he isn't in the top 5 defender he is average not for rm you played him but not rudiger/ nacho. Benzema is old now we need beast striker, Rodrigo is in making and should not be in starting 11 for big matches. you play Valverde out of position sometimes rw/cm, why do you subs Luka! tchoumeni/ cabellos had to play for Luka/Kroos they are promising and result oriented then others. benz, Carvajal's time is over now. we have to learn from these mistakes and need promising and beast CF, LB, RB, CB. we'll get back soon. congratulations 👏 to man City from a Madrid fan.🙂
SaadAkhtarKhan
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Dear Ancelotti please don't play nonsense. camavinga is not a LB, militao is 2nd Varane he isn't in the top 5 defender he is average not for rm you played him but not rudiger/ nacho. Benzema is old now we need beast striker, Rodrigo is in making and should not be in starting 11 for big matches. you play Valverde out of position sometimes rw/cm, why do you subs Luka! tchoumeni/ cabellos had to play for Luka/Kroos they are promising and result oriented then others. benz, Carvajal's time is over now. we have to learn from these mistakes and need promising and beast CF, LB, RB, CB. we'll get back soon. congratulations 👏 to man City from a Madrid fan.🙂
can't beleive how quickly fans will turn on u after a loss
Z_i_k_k_o_
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Dear Ancelotti please don't play nonsense. camavinga is not a LB, militao is 2nd Varane he isn't in the top 5 defender he is average not for rm you played him but not rudiger/ nacho. Benzema is old now we need beast striker, Rodrigo is in making and should not be in starting 11 for big matches. you play Valverde out of position sometimes rw/cm, why do you subs Luka! tchoumeni/ cabellos had to play for Luka/Kroos they are promising and result oriented then others. benz, Carvajal's time is over now. we have to learn from these mistakes and need promising and beast CF, LB, RB, CB. we'll get back soon. congratulations 👏 to man City from a Madrid fan.🙂
But his better than araunjo😅