Real Madrid will face Manchester City in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium but Ancelotti believes that the history of the club in the competition will be of positive help for the players.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has stated that the history of the club will help the players positively ahead of the clash with Manchester City in the Champions League.
The first leg of the Champions League between Manchester City and Real Madrid will be played at the Etihad stadium.
The former Everton manager insists that the game will not be decided today in England but rather decided at the Bernabeu next week couple with the change of away goal rule.
“Real Madrid’s history in this competition means a great deal for us and more than our opposition. That history, which has been built on over all of these years, helps our players to feel the weight of this shirt and it’s a positive weight. Wearing this shirt brings a positive responsibility.
“There are two teams that nobody thought would get to the semi-finals and they’re Villarreal and Real Madrid. We’re really happy to be here and competing. Real Madrid will always compete and fight 100%.
“The tie won’t be decided tomorrow. It will be decided back at the Bernabéu. I’m not sure whether or not to go with three strikers or two. Rodrygo is doing well, as is Camavinga. They bring a lot of energy and those are the doubts I’ve got in my mind. The pressure is similar.
“For us, reaching the semi-finals does not represent success. We’re raring to reach the final. Our aim is to reach the final because when Real Madrid make it through to finals there’s usually a greater chance of them winning it”.
Meanwhile Real Madrid are a point away from winning the La Liga but Ancelotti claims they are not bothered about the game on Saturday but focused on the Champions League game.
“We’re not thinking about what’ll happen on Saturday. We’re now a lot closer to winning LaLiga, we can win it at our stadium and will try to do so. We’re really happy to be able to win an important competition a month before it’s over”.
