As Carlo Ancelotti said Manchester CityEliminate from UEFA Champions League It would be good news for real madridAnd he insisted on fighting Premier League The side remains ‘one of the favourites’ to win the competition.
Madrid won RB Salzburg 5-1 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday to secure a place in the qualifiers – with an outside chance of making the top eight – while City crashed to a 4-2 defeat in Paris Saint-GermainWhich leaves their future in the Champions League in doubt.
“Yes,” Ancelotti said in his post-match press conference on Wednesday when asked whether City’s failure to qualify from the league stage would be good news.
“Because Manchester City is still, for me, one of the favorites to win the Champions League again.”
In the past three seasons, Real Madrid and City have faced off in the knockout stage of the Champions League, including when Real Madrid won the title in 2022 and 2024.
Real Madrid has witnessed a volatile European campaign so far this season, as it defeated Stuttgart, Borussia Dortmund, Atalanta And Salzburg, while losing to night, AC Milan and LiverpoolTheir balance remains 12 points from seven matches in sixteenth place.
While City occupies 25th place with only seven points, outside the qualifying positions, after three defeats and a draw in its last four matches.
Wednesday’s defeat came at Parc des Princes after leading 2-0.
“You never know,” Ancelotti said in response to a question about Real Madrid’s chances of facing a strong competitor in the playoff round.
“One thing is clear. We have to win our last game, and that’s nothing new at this club.”
