Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti Looking for ‘Positive’ Result Against Manchester City

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti goals to safe a bonus to take to the Etihad Stadium when his facet hosts Manchester City within the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday.

Two of the perfect attacking groups in Europe face off within the Champions League semifinals this week, with Manchester City’s record-seeking Erling Haaland going in opposition to Real Madrid’s red-hot trio of Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo and Karim Benzema.

Speaking to the press on Monday, Ancelotti dismissed considerations about tiredness from his facet’s Copa del Rey ultimate win in opposition to Osasuna on Saturday evening and confirmed Luka Modric will begin within the recreation.

“What counts is the motivation and enthusiasm now we have. After successful the Copa del Rey, we will probably be extra motivated,” he insisted.

“The decisive match will be the second leg. We want to take advantage tomorrow,” stated the coach, who defined that a bonus meant “having a constructive outcome. A small benefit additionally means feeling good within the recreation.”

“It’s not just the result. If you manage to avoid problems, it can also be a small advantage. We’ll try to get it right tomorrow,” added Ancelotti.

He commented on Manchester City, who at present lead the Premier League by a degree, calling them “a extra full staff.”

Last season, Real Madrid beat them in the semifinal with two dramatic late goals.

“Last year, they had a very dangerous striker in Gabriel Jesus, but he was very different from Haaland. Now they take advantage of the long game. This does not mean they have changed their style. They are very well organised at the back and play the ball well,” he stated.

He was additionally requested about Haaland, who has 35 objectives within the Premier League and 12 in Europe.

“He may be very harmful, and he’s actually spectacular in scoring objectives,” Ancelotti said before warning that “talking about Haaland means not talking about a complete team that attacks.”

“We aren’t getting ready a recreation to cease Haaland, however relatively to cease a staff that appears unstoppable. But I feel we could have choices. We can win,” he concluded.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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