Carlo Ancelotti praises Pep Guardiola as a 'nightmare' to prepare for ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Manchester City. The two European giants are set for a knockout play-off tie, with the first leg in Manchester. Ancelotti acknowledges City's strength despite their struggles this season, while Guardiola highlights the threat posed by Real Madrid's attacking quartet.
Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti have a lot of history together Carlo Ancelotti has described Pep Guardiola as ‘the best manager out there’ and a ‘nightmare’ to prepare for ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to face Manchester City on Tuesday night. The two European heavyweights clash in the Champions League knockout play-off, with the first leg in Manchester before a trip to Madrid next Wednesday.
Ancelotti as AC Milan boss and Guardiola in charge of Barcelona in 2008 ‘The team who passes this round has the possibility to go far in the competition. The last three years, whoever won this tie won the Champions League. Maybe it can happen this year as well.’ Ancelotti’s team are not struggling domestically, sitting top of La Liga, while City have been poor in every competition, currently fifth in the Premier League.
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