C. Ancelotti: we can play very diversely

2025-03-12 14:10 © scanpix

Madrid's "Real" coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes for a very tough return match in the Champions League round of 16 against the "Atletico" club.

After the first match, the royal team's lead is a fragile one-goal advantage.

"Diego Simeone is an excellent coach, and our ideas on the field are very similar. I have great respect for him.

In the upcoming match, "Atletico" can play very diversely – they can attack, defend, and counterattack. Just like us.

Players are always responsible for both victories and defeats. We are not unique in this; it’s the same everywhere. Of course, the coach is also responsible, but that is not news.

This doesn’t concern me, as I love my job very much and I think it is fair for you to be responsible for the work you do,” said C. Ancelotti before tonight's match.