In the first leg of their quarter-final match against Manchester City, Real Madrid managed to secure a 3-3 draw. Despite this, coach Carlo Ancelotti remains confident in his team’s abilities to shine and progress in the Champions League. Last season, Madrid tied 1-1 with City at home in the semi-final first leg but suffered a 4-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
Despite starting the game poorly with a goal against them, Madrid managed to fight back and secure a draw. This was due in part to their resilience and determination on the field. However, Ancelotti expressed concern about his team’s ability to repeat this performance in the upcoming second leg against City. He acknowledged that last season, the team lacked courage and personality in Manchester, but he is optimistic that this year will be different.
City manager Pep Guardiola praised his team’s maturity in controlling the game in the second half. He acknowledged the emotional stability that was missing in previous seasons but was present in this match. Guardiola also highlighted the advantage of playing at home in the second leg, believing that their fans could provide the equivalent of a one-goal boost. Both managers emphasized the importance of the upcoming second leg and the determination to secure a spot in the semi-final of the Champions League.
