Real Madrid manager Carlos Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction with his team’s 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite their lead, Ancelotti stressed that the job is not yet done, and his team must maintain the same level of commitment and determination in the second leg at Stamford Bridge. He refused to focus on the result of the first leg and instead emphasised the need to approach the match as a new challenge. Ancelotti was particularly pleased with his team’s ability to perform well when Chelsea had 11 players on the field and to capitalise on their numerical advantage when the opposition were reduced to 10. Ancelotti praised the discipline and tactical awareness of his players in the match. Looking towards the second leg of the quarter-finals, Ancelotti expects another tough match, and he emphasised the importance of his team remaining focused and motivated throughout the 90 minutes of the game. He acknowledged that the match would be filled with challenges, but remained optimistic about his team’s chances of making it through to the next round of the competition. Real Madrid has a rich history in the Champions League, having won the competition a record 13 times. They will be hoping to add to their tally this season under the guidance of Ancelotti, who has previously led the team to Champions League glory.
