JAKARTA - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that his team and Manchester City are the two best European clubs today. The coach made this statement ahead of the second leg of the 2022/2023 Champions League semi-final, Thursday 18 May morning WIB.
Ancelotti said this because he reflected on the opportunities of both teams that were both open. The reason is that in the first leg, Madrid and City appeared equally strong with a 1-1 draw.
"(Real) Madrid and Man City are currently the best teams in Europe and will definitely be an interesting match, like in the first leg," Ancelotti said at a press conference ahead of the match.
In the second leg in the morning, City is on a more profitable side. That's because in 22 matches that The Citizens have undertaken unbeaten, it also opens up opportunities for them to win treble winners.
Selain Liga Champions, Manchester City juga berluag mempertahankan gelar Liga Inggris dan mengangkat trofi Piala FA. Di Liga Champions, Man City tengah berjuang mengangkat trofier si Kuping Besar pertamanya dalam sejarah klub.
On the other hand, Madrid is also on a mission to assert itself as king of Europe with 14 Champions League titles. Los Blancos won the trophy five times in the last nine seasons.
Regarding his experience in the Champions League, Madrid midfielder Luka Modric revealed how he had traveled. He emphasized that Madrid had played many semifinals and finals, therefore Los Blancos were not afraid at all to face the match.
"We have confidence and calm because we believe in our character and quality and that's what I see day after day," Modric said confidently.
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