Happy and content. This is how Carlo Ancelotti showed himself at a press conference after sealing his place in the round of 16 of the Champions League, thanks to a comfortable victory against Sporting de Braga at the Santiago Bernabéu (3-0). The Italian coach showed his satisfaction with the performance of his team, although his speech changed when he was asked about Gerard Piqué. “He lives in his world, which is not that of Real Madrid,” said the Merengue coach, referring to the former Barça footballer.
“In Europe they remember Pep's Barça as the best team in recent history. Madrid's last Champions League was a miracle and no one remembers it, they were not superior in any tie, and for them it was just one more," the Catalan businessman said this Wednesday at the RAC1 microphones along with Jordi Basté.
In this regard, 'Carletto' assured that "there is no Madrid fan who can forget the number 14." "There are none. There will be a Champions League in history that will be remembered for life,” he added about the successes of the Madrid team in the top European competition.
Ancelotti also dedicated a few words at the press conference to Vinícius and Rodrygo, the Brazilian duo who scored two of the three white goals against Artur Jorge's team: “What they have done must be looked at carefully. They have made spectacular combinations. "When we get ahead on the scoreboard, they are more comfortable."
He also commented on Brahim's game, which opened the scoring for the meringues, and who showed “great quality” and “defensive sacrifice,” according to Ancelotti: “He could play more minutes. He has played in Bellingham's position and has replaced him very well,” he commented on the former Milan footballer.
In the case of Arda Güler, who did not debut with the white team at the Santiago Bernabéu, he was once again cautious: “We are being careful with him,” since “he started training with the team after a fairly long injury.” “He will have his time when he is 100%,” he added about the Turkish player.
