Six days after the Real Madrid the first of the six titles to which it aspires in the new season is disputed, its coach, the Italian Carlo Ancelotti, admits “some disadvantages” compared to the rival in the European Super Cup, the unity German, more rounded in his physique, but showed his ambition to “fight” to win all the competitions.
“We have some disadvantages compared to Eintracht who start their season earlier, but we will play to win”, warned ‘Carletto’ in an interview with Uefa. “We look forward and not back. Last year’s victories reinforce what we believe in, but we have to focus on the next games. In this next season there are six titles at stake and we want to fight for all of them,” he set as an ambitious goal.
After studying Eintracht last season, the Madrid coach recalled his rival’s display at the Camp Nou to eliminate Xavi Hernández’s Barcelona from European competition, before ending up winning the Europa League. “Last year, Eintracht achieved something special because they were not among the favourites. They played great games, beating Barcelona at the Camp Nou with a counter-attacking style of football, with great attention to defense and high-speed transitions.” valued.
Real Madrid also left moments to remember, with their comebacks in the Champions League to become champions, which are still present: “It’s a very fresh memory. There was a very special chemistry with the fans and the stadium. All the comebacks that we did it in our stadium, thanks to that push that came from the stands. You always have to believe, you never have to give up. After all, we played against very strong teams. It was inevitable that we would suffer”.
And he highlighted how his group of players maintain the same hunger for success. “We are ready. The team is already in top form. The joy and satisfaction that you feel after these victories tend to stick around, making you feel that no one should take your place. And that is a very strong motivation to keep winning,” he said. .
The arrival to his team of Antonio Rudiger and Aurélien Tchouaméni, Ancelotti admits that it strengthens his block, although he remembers that he has lost pieces that made history at Real Madrid.
“We have two new players who are among the best in the world in their role. First of all, their quality increases the physical and technical capacity of the team. They have to adapt to the group and let the group adapt to them a bit. forget that the three who left, Marcelo, Isco and Bale, have made history for this club in recent years. We hope that the new ones can repeat the feats of those who have left”, he wished.
EFE
