Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti describes facing Man City as a 'nightmare' due to Pep Guardiola's tactical brilliance. The two European giants meet in a Champions League play-off after finishing second in their respective groups.
Carlo Ancelotti insists that it has been a “nightmare” for him to prepare his Real Madrid team for the challenge of Pep Guardiola’s Man City side.
Real Madrid travel to Man City on Tuesday night and Ancelotti is expecting a tough match despite the Citizens’ position in the Premier League. That Man City and Real Madrid are facing each other in a play-off has shocked Ancelotti, he added: “It surprises me we’re in a play-off. It’s our own fault, but it’s a little bit surprising we have to play this game when it could be a semi-final.
The Man City boss said: “It’s impossible in 90 minutes to control these four players. Everyone knows it. We have to reduce their involvement as much as possible, knowing it will happen and accept that. Both teams had problems with injuries through the season.
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