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Ancelotti: We can overthrow Arsenal. My future? I don't think it depends on today's match

2025-04-16 13:46:07 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

Ancelotti: We can overthrow Arsenal. My future? I don't think it depends on

"The fans are very important, their support has helped us a lot," said Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach, at a press conference on the eve of the match against Arsenal, where they must overturn the 3-0 defeat at the Emirates. "We need a perfect match to change the fate of this challenge. We have to play with our heads, with our hearts... Mentally we are very good, we have to control the game well."

Things happen at the Bernabéu that don't happen anywhere else: "Real Madrid has the resources to turn this situation around. We have quality, commitment, experience, fans... Everything is there, now is the time to bring out the best. For years it was said that Real didn't play spectacular football, maybe it's true, because we want efficient football."

What he will tell the players before this delicate match: "I will explain the strategy clearly. We have thought a lot about everything, I want my players to enter the field with clear ideas. If they understand the strategy, they will play better."

Does his future depend on this match: "I didn't want to be direct, but I'm being direct (laughs). I don't believe it..."

What he said to the players these days: "Nothing special, we talked about the emotional aspect and how we should cope with this phase. Just like a professional should. The motivation is there, now I want the players to be calm before the match. I am sure we will give our best."

Is there anything up his sleeve: "No, nothing special. We'll try to have an intense match."

What the team needs: "The Bernabéu stadium has magic, everyone knows there's a special atmosphere here. Tonight we'll need everything: quality, a complete performance, physically and in terms of team. Nothing can go wrong."

How Ancelotti himself feels: "Focused, cool-headed. It's not my first match..."

After the red card, how is Mbappé: "He is hurt and disappointed. However, he has trained very well. We need him, because it is not just about defending, we need to score... More than ever we need his goals tonight."

Arsenal is a very young team: "But it is very organised. It is not an experienced team, but it has very clear ideas, both in defence and attack. Arsenal is very focused on what it has to do. It is more focused on the game than on the atmosphere off the pitch."

Scoring as early as possible: "I don't think this is decisive. Yes, it's important to score early, but the most important thing is to have good control of the game and give your best from the start. When you control the game well, you can score at any moment."

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