C. Ancelotti: "Now our season begins"

2025-02-12 08:15 © IMAGO/Sportimage

In the first match of the knockout stage, Madrid's "Real" dramatically defeated "Manchester City" 3:2 away.

After the match, "Real" coach Carlo Ancelotti discussed several aspects: "The way we played today is the right way. Now our season begins."

"Our defense was incredible. They have never played together. I will even reveal that they have never trained together, never. They played wonderfully."

"Still, this (one-goal advantage) is only a small advantage. We need to prepare well for the second match, as "Manchester City" played well.”

The return match will take place in a week at the "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium.