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    Ancelotti names Man City as Champions League favourites

    Opalim LiftedBy Opalim LiftedSeptember 20, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Carlo Ancelotti won two Champions League with Real Madrid since returning to the club in 2021
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    Real Madrid never consider themselves favourites to win the Champions League despite their rich history in the competition, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday as he singled out holders Manchester City to retain the title following their first ever success in the competition last season.

    Madrid, who won a record-extending 14th European Cup in 2022 but lost to City in the semifinals last season, opened their Group C campaign at home to Union Berlin on Wednesday.

    They will also face Serie A champions Napoli and Portuguese side Braga in the group stage.

    “City are favourites because they have a squad that saw them win it last season, and they haven’t changed much.

    However, in the Champions League, like always, there are surprises at the end,” Ancelotti told reporters ahead of facing Union at the Bernabeu.

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    “Real Madrid are a team that is going to fight until the end. We never think of ourselves as favourites, just as I think City doesn’t. They won it last year; they can win the Champions League.”

    Real may be taking on Champions League debutants Union, but Ancelotti stressed they would not take the Germans lightly.

    “They’re a new team in the Champions League, but the fact they’re here means they’ve done very well. They’re well organized defensively, they’re solid, and they play with intensity,” he said.

    “The Champions League is a special competition for us. We’re going to treat tomorrow’s game as something special.

    We want to get off to a good start in the group stage, and we’re playing at home.”

    The Italian added that Dani Carvajal would be rested for Wednesday’s game, but said the right back would likely be available for their La Liga clash at Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

    “Carvajal has a strain, and we wanted to rest him to avoid problems,” Ancelotti said. “He feels good, and we don’t think it’s anything serious, so hopefully he’ll be back soon.

    “As things stand today, he has a chance of playing on Sunday. The player’s general condition is pretty good. Lucas Vazquez will play in place of Carvajal (against Union).”

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