Ancelotti: "Preparing against Guardiola is terrifying because he always surprises"

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has spoken out about Pep Guardiola ahead of the Champions League round of 16 match against Manchester City. The Italian coach said he considers the Spanish coach to be one of the revolutionaries of modern football.

"Pep is one of the coaches who has made a huge contribution to modern football. He not only has a unique tactical approach, but he always brings new ideas and styles to his team. I have a lot of respect for him. If he is not the best coach in the world, he is undoubtedly one of the best. Playing against him and preparing for matches is always a big challenge because he can surprise you with tactical solutions that you do not expect. You can never predict the outcome in games against him. That is why it will be a real test," said Ancelotti.

Decisive clashes are approaching

The first leg of one of the biggest clashes in European football between Real Madrid and Manchester City will take place tonight at the Etihad Stadium in England. The return match between the teams will be held on February 19 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Spanish capital of Madrid.

These two clubs have met 14 times in the Champions League in previous seasons, with Manchester City winning 5 times, Real Madrid winning 4 and 5 games ending in a draw.

The match ahead of us will not only be a battle between two strong clubs, but also a test of the skills of two of the best coaches in the world. Football fans are expecting a lively and tactically challenging match. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”