Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti OSIis an Italian football manager and former footballer. He is currently managing Bayern Munich. Ancelotti is the only manager to have won the UEFA Champions League three times and reached four finals. He is regarded as one of the best and most successful managers of all time...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth10 June 1959
CityReggiolo, Italy
madrid preferred signed stay staying temptation until
I've signed up until 2008 and I am happy. I preferred to stay here. There was a temptation from Real Madrid but I am staying here.
happiness signed until
I've signed up until 2008 and I am happy.
balance clear expected game importance match reflected
We expected a match like that, when the game was in the balance it was clear we would have to suffer, it reflected the importance of the result.
bad
We're going through a bad patch. We need to concentrate harder, especially at the back.
bit came experience fast front great group played team
We were in front of a team that had a great rhythm, was very fast and played a great game. Our group came with a little bit more experience and a little luck.
against goals hard opponents scoring stronger time
We're stronger at the back and opponents are having a hard time scoring goals against us. Scoring goals is not our problem. We've always done that.
barcelona beautiful best europe exciting expect great maybe milan
Milan and Barcelona are two great teams, maybe the best in Europe at the moment. I expect two beautiful games, exciting and entertaining matches.
fear properly reason
If we do things properly we have no reason to fear Barcelona.
pressure solid strong team
Lyon is a very strong team with solid organization. We put them under a lot of pressure but they responded well. I wouldn't say we have the advantage, I think it is still 50-50.
best final four heading sports third
We're heading for our third final in four years and we want to do our very best to not let that go.
barcelona best games great maybe milan soccer spectacle
I think Milan and Barcelona are two great teams, maybe the best expressions of soccer right now in Europe. I think you'll see two great games of spectacle and skill.
concentration decisive results surprising
Surprising results are possible. Concentration is a decisive factor.
absence false goals problem
The absence of goals is a false problem for him.
continued despite knee problems
Paolo is extraordinary. Despite his continued knee problems he is still able to make outstanding plays.