Some will say that his views on football are outdated, that he is ‘stuck’ at the beginning of the century. Some would even say that – specifically in the example of Real Madrid – luck is his ally. But Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t care much for the critics, he is after historic milestones. If he lifts the La Liga trophy with the Royal Club, he will become the first coach in the history of football who has managed to win the title in each of the five strongest European leagues at least once in his career.Miracle, madness, or simply Karim the Dream! No words to describe the shocking night at the EtihadAll that is needed for his name to be found in football almanacs is for Real to remain undefeated against Espanyol in front of their fans tomorrow. The Madrid club has a 15-point advantage over second-placed Barcelona and a draw will be enough for Blancos to transfer the title from neighboring Wanda Metropolitano to the Santiago Bernabeu. However, the experienced Italian does not want to rush, so he was careful at the press conference before tomorrow’s match.”I don’t like to talk about it because I haven’t won the title yet. I’m a bit superstitious, like many Italians, so I’d rather talk once it’s all over. Nobody expected us to have a 15-point advantage. The team did a very good job. We won important away games, in Seville, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Barcelona. We made a difference,” Carleto said at the conference.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Despite the fact that he will have a rematch against Manchester City in the middle of next week, in which Real will chase that one trailing goal, Ancelotti assures that his players are currently thinking about…”Exclusively about tomorrow’s game, since the match against City ended. The great tennis players, when they have a match ball, they use it immediately. I hope we will do the same tomorrow.”As for the next match with City and “saving” the players for that match, the Italian points out that the decision is influenced by a number of factors.”I usually talk to the players and their opinions are important to me. But I decide. Not many players asked me not to play because they are tired. We have the assessments of the medical team, the physiotherapist, and I have to make a decision taking all that into account. It is important, but not the most important.”Sat 17:15: (1.53) Real Madrid (4.50) Espanyol (7.25)The 62-year-old expert does not agree with the criticism from the beginning of this article but claims that he is keeping pace with modern football.”I don’t consider myself an outdated coach. We have to adapt to different times, but I don’t consider myself old. Football is not the same as 20 years ago when I won my first title, the rules have changed and we need to constantly adapt, because they will not stop changing.” Ancelotti concluded.
