Carlo Ancelotti says Manchester Cityeliminated from Champions League will be good news for Real Madridand stress the struggle Premier League “One of the candidates” remains to win the competition.
Madrid lost Arabic Salzburg 5-1 City were beaten 4-2 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday — with an outside chance of finishing in the top eight — to secure their place in the play-offs. Paris Saint GermainDoubts about their Champions League future.
“Yes,” Ancelotti told Wednesday’s post-match press conference that it would be good news if City failed to progress from the league stage.
“Because Manchester City is still one of the candidates to win the Champions League for me.”
In the past three seasons, Madrid and City have met in the knockout stages of the Champions League, with Madrid winning the trophy in 2022 and 2024.
Madrid have had an up-and-down European campaign so far this season, beating Stuttgart. Borussia Dortmund, atlanta And while losing to Salzburg lil, AC Milan And Liverpool12 points from seven games leaves them in 16th place.
Meanwhile, City sit 25th just seven points outside the play-off positions after three losses and a draw in their last four matches.
After leading 2-0 in Wednesday’s defeat at Parc des Princes.
“You never know,” Ancelotti said when asked about Madrid’s chances of facing tough opposition in the playoff round.
“Only one thing is clear. We have to win the last game and that is nothing new at this club.”
