Champions, Ancelotti – It can’t be a match like any other between Real Madrid and Milan, the two teams with the most victories in the Champions League, 22 in total (15 for the Blancos, 7 for the Rossoneri). A match full of history and special meanings, especially for Carlo Ancelotti, on the Real Madrid bench.
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The Italian coach has written unforgettable pages in the history of Milan, first as a player and then as a coach. Now, as an opponent, he will have to lead his Real Madrid, unbeaten in 15 European home games and winners in 17 of the last 18 matches against Italian teams. Los Blancos start as favorites, but Paulo Fonseca's Milan cannot be underestimated, despite the difficult moment of the Rossoneri team.
“It's a special match for my past, but it will also be a very beautiful match”, declared Ancelotti. "Milan didn't start well but they are always very dangerous, because they have quality up front and potential. Maybe they haven't managed to bring out all their potential yet, but they are there and we have to be ready to play a difficult match."
Milan, Morata: “Real and Milan have the same aura”
Alvaro Morata, AC Milan striker, also commented on the significance of the challenge: “Real Madrid and Milan have the same aura. Before coming to Milan everyone told me that the atmosphere here is different. Just come and eat at the restaurant in Milanello. You look around and see all the players who have won things for Milan. For me it has always had an important role in the history of football”.
Tuesday's match will also be a special one for Morata, who returns to the Bernabéu as an opponent. “In the end I think it will be like when I came back with Atletico. I don’t think things have changed much. But I am aware of it and I expect people to boo me and all that. It’s normal.”
Article published on November 4, 2024 - 19:27
