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
arm control defender gradually hand match penalty suffered took
We suffered a lot in the first 25 minutes. Then we gradually took control of play. It was a match we could have won, and also lost. The penalty was not sensational, but the arm and the hand of Bayern defender should not have been there.
experience games last needed
He has a lot of experience in games like these. He's always able to find the needed motivation, from the first to the last minute.
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.
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.
hope improve league search train ways
There's still hope for the league position. We must train and search for ways to improve our performance.
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.
cannot club contract extension milan propose regard temptation
There was a temptation with regard to Real Madrid, but when a club like Milan propose a contract extension you cannot refuse.
charged home match perfect playing team
This match comes at the perfect time. We're playing at home and the team is charged and confident. We shouldn't have any fears.
barcelona champions four games league third type
This is our third Champions League semi-final in four years. We are used to these type of games while Barcelona are not.