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Ancelotti Hails Real Madrid’s Resilience in Champions League Win Over Atletico

Posted : 05 March 2025

Carlo Ancelotti praised Real Madrid's resilience after their 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash. Brahim Diaz secured the win with a second-half goal after Julian Alvarez had equalized Rodrygo's opener.

 

 Despite missed chances from Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe that could have extended their lead, Ancelotti chose to focus on the significance of the victory against a formidable opponent. He emphasized the need for even greater effort in the second leg to secure their place in the quarterfinals.

 

Ancelotti acknowledged the difficulty of facing Atletico, stating that such closely contested matches often resemble finals or semifinals. He admitted that his team made errors in the first half, losing possession unnecessarily and allowing Atletico to capitalize through Alvarez.

 

However, he was pleased with their improved performance after the break, where they managed to regain control and capitalize on their chances. The narrow lead, he said, provides confidence but is far from a guarantee of progression.

 

The Real Madrid boss also defended Mbappe and Vinicius, attributing their lack of impact to Atletico's strong defensive setup. He noted that facing such a well-organized backline made it challenging for his star forwards to showcase their abilities.

 

However, he remains confident that they will have another opportunity to shine in the second leg. Meanwhile, the winner of this tie is likely to meet Arsenal, who all but secured their place in the quarterfinals with a dominant 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven.

 

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