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UCL: Ancelotti labels Guardiola a ‘nightmare’ ahead of Real Madrid Man City clash

UCL: Ancelotti labels Guardiola a ‘nightmare’ ahead of Real Madrid Man City clash

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has labelled his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola a “nightmare” ahead of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 playoff tie at the Etihad Stadium on  Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Both sides will meet for the ninth time in the knockout phase since the 2019-20 season, with both sides progressing twice each over two legs. It has created something of a rivalry...

UCL: Ancelotti hoping Real Madrid avoid Man City in knockout play-offs

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping they can avoid Manchester City in the Champions League knockout phase play-offs, Afrosport reports. Los Blancos defeated Brest 3-0 in France on Wednesday night with Rodrygo scoring a brace and Jude Bellingham adding another. 3 goals ✅ 3 points ✅ Real Madrid finish in the knockout phase play-offs ⚪️#UCL pic.twitter.com/soEJdNLdTZ — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 29, 2025 Madrid,...

UCL: Ancelotti hopes to avoid Man City in round of 16 playoffs

UCL: Ancelotti hopes to avoid Man City in round of 16 playoffs

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful his team avoid playing Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 playoffs, Afrosport reports. Los Blancos defeated debutants Brest 3-0 on Wednesday night to end the league phase in 11th place just one point shy of an automatic spot into the round of 16. The reigning champions will face either Celtic or Man City in the...

Real Madrid boss Ancelotti praises Brest ahead of UCL encounter

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has praised Brest ahead of their UEFA Champions League encounter at Stade de Roudourou in Guingamp on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. Los Blancos have not had a particularly solid campaign in the league phase by their high standards and are currently 16th on the table. Brest meanwhile have been one of the standout teams on the European debut, going unbeaten in...

UCL: Ancelotti waxes lyrical of Real Madrid’s attacking strength after brushing of Salzburg

UCL: Ancelotti waxes lyrical of Real Madrid’s attacking strength after brushing of Salzburg

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke highly of his team's attacking strength following their 5-1 thumping of RB Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. A brace from Brazilian duo Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior and a sole effort from Kylian Mbappe made it the eighth result in the last 11 games of Los Blancos that produced five or more goals. Ancelotti owed...