Carlo Ancelotti

Ancelotti focuses on points over performance

Ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, following a 2-1 win in the first, Ancelotti said that he was hopeful his goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Antonio Ruediger should be OK after missing Sunday's match with minor issues.

Will a 1-goal lead be enough against Atletico for Real Madrid?

A couple of moments of magic from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid edge city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter between the sides at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 

Betis defeat is wake-up call for Champions League: Ancelotti

"This is a heavy blow, we have to bounce back. Losing at this point in the season is tough because everyone is on form and we didn't do well in this game," the Italian told reporters.

Sky is the limit for 'spectacular' Endrick: Ancelotti

Ancelotti said he was in awe of Endrick's remarkable skill after the 18-year-old Brazilian scored the winner and fired a brilliant strike off the post.

Ancelotti slams 'absurd, unsustainable' schedule

If Madrid progress as far as possible in the Champions League and Copa del Rey, as well as the Club World Cup in the summer, they could play 72 games this season.

Veteran Modric a gift to football: Ancelotti

Modric, Ballon d'Or winner in 2018, scored Real's opener in the victory, controlling a looping clearance from a corner with his chest before unleashing a sublime long-range volley which arrowed into the top corner in the 41st minute.

Mbappe can reach Ronaldo's level: Ancelotti

Ancelotti said Mbappe had the potential to reach the same level as club great Cristiano Ronaldo, who is Real's all-time leading scorer with 451 goals in 438 games for the 15-times Champions League winners.

City’s chance to pull off a miracle in Madrid

When the topic of miracles in the Champions League comes to the fore, the first team that would pop up in any fan’s mind would be Real Madrid.

Ancelotti praises Real Madrid's 'well-rounded, unblemished performance'

Ancelotti was delighted to finally lead Real to their first success at the Etihad Stadium, a victory he thought was deserved due to the chances created, with Real having 20 shots compared to 11 from City, despite falling behind twice.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

Ancelotti focuses on points over performance

Ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, following a 2-1 win in the first, Ancelotti said that he was hopeful his goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Antonio Ruediger should be OK after missing Sunday's match with minor issues.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

Will a 1-goal lead be enough against Atletico for Real Madrid?

A couple of moments of magic from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid edge city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter between the sides at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 

March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025

Betis defeat is wake-up call for Champions League: Ancelotti

"This is a heavy blow, we have to bounce back. Losing at this point in the season is tough because everyone is on form and we didn't do well in this game," the Italian told reporters.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

Sky is the limit for 'spectacular' Endrick: Ancelotti

Ancelotti said he was in awe of Endrick's remarkable skill after the 18-year-old Brazilian scored the winner and fired a brilliant strike off the post.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Ancelotti slams 'absurd, unsustainable' schedule

If Madrid progress as far as possible in the Champions League and Copa del Rey, as well as the Club World Cup in the summer, they could play 72 games this season.

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Veteran Modric a gift to football: Ancelotti

Modric, Ballon d'Or winner in 2018, scored Real's opener in the victory, controlling a looping clearance from a corner with his chest before unleashing a sublime long-range volley which arrowed into the top corner in the 41st minute.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Mbappe can reach Ronaldo's level: Ancelotti

Ancelotti said Mbappe had the potential to reach the same level as club great Cristiano Ronaldo, who is Real's all-time leading scorer with 451 goals in 438 games for the 15-times Champions League winners.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

City’s chance to pull off a miracle in Madrid

When the topic of miracles in the Champions League comes to the fore, the first team that would pop up in any fan’s mind would be Real Madrid.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Ancelotti praises Real Madrid's 'well-rounded, unblemished performance'

Ancelotti was delighted to finally lead Real to their first success at the Etihad Stadium, a victory he thought was deserved due to the chances created, with Real having 20 shots compared to 11 from City, despite falling behind twice.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Guardiola laments lack of composure in Madrid collapse

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side lacks composure to defend a lead after Real Madrid struck twice late on to snatch a 3-2 win from the first leg of their Champions League play-off.