Ancelotti says Real Madrid are in ‘Champions League mode’
Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid are “in Champions League mode” ahead of their final clash with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday.
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Real Madrid are in “Champions League mode”
The newly-crowned LaLiga champions have one week to prepare for the Champions League final.
Ancelotti said his squad is focused on their important assignemnt, as they hope to win their 15th European Cup title.
“The cold sweat arrives on Saturday afternoon,” Ancelotti said during media day.
“The fear, that’s normal. I have experience. My team gives me confidence and hope. They look focused on the game. They’re in Champions League mode.”
Despite playing his sixth Champions League as a manager, Ancelotti remains nervous and excited at the same time.
“It’s always the same ahead of these games,” he said. “Excitement, happiness, being involved in the most important game of the season… We’re not on holiday yet, and the other teams are. They’ll see the game on TV.”
Real Madrid plays for Kroos
Aside from the additional trophy, Ancelotti says Real Madrid will try to win a trophy for outgoing midfielder Toni Kroos.
Kroos announced his retirement last week, stating that he will play his final game for Madrid in the Champions League final.
Nonetheless, the Italian manager assured that Kroos’ legacy in Real Madrid is already intact.
“Let’s hope he can end his career with the Champions League, he deserves it,” Ancelotti said. “He’s gone down in Real Madrid history, he’s already there, but ending with a Champions League would be fantastic.”
