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Brazil's Ancelotti credits team spirit as key to World Cup ambitions

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 - 01:08 GMT

Player attitude counts for more than tactical strategy, Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday as he aims to make the five-time world champions once again a major force on the global stage.

Vinicius Jr's Brazil form crucial for Ancelotti in World Cup qualifiers

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 - 08:23 GMT

Brazil must help striker Vinicius Jr rediscover the form he has displayed at Real Madrid, new national team coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Wednesday.

Ancelotti says he won't coach another club after Real Madrid departure

Fri, 23 May 2025 - 05:52 GMT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that he has no desire to coach another club in the future as the Italian prepares to leave the Spanish giants after four hugely successful years in his second tenure.

Ancelotti praises youngsters as injury-hit Real beat Mallorca

Thu, 15 May 2025 - 11:14 GMT

Manager Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on his young players who helped a depleted Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca 2-1 thanks to academy centre back Jacobo Ramon's dramatic winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

Wounded Real look for domestic success with European dream in tatters

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 - 01:41 GMT

Reigning European champions Real were crushed 5-1 on aggregate by Arsenal without really offering a threat over two legs, a major cause for concern as Real trail Barcelona by four points in LaLiga.

Ancelotti aims to rally humiliated Real Madrid at lowly Alaves

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 03:13 GMT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, reeling from a 3-0 mauling at Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, must rally his players for Sunday's trip to Alaves where they will aim to end a three-game winless run in all competitions.

Ancelotti relieved as Real Madrid beat old rivals Atletico on penalties

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 - 11:16 GMT

Real Madrid fans and players celebrated their hard-fought win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to earn a quarter-final berth in the Champions League, but manager Carlo Ancelotti was more relieved than rapturous at what he said was a subpar performance.

Sky is the limit for 'spectacular' Endrick, Ancelotti says

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 - 04:12 GMT

Ancelotti said he was in awe of Endrick's remarkable skill after the 18-year-old Brazilian scored the winner and fired a brilliant strike off the post.

Real Madrid feel the heat as Atletico and Barcelona close in

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 - 03:05 GMT

Real Madrid remain in the driving seat in LaLiga's title race but after dropping points in consecutive weeks Carlo Ancelotti's side have seen what seemed a comfortable lead suddenly vanish, leaving them with a battle to retain their crown.

Ancelotti praises Real's youngsters after 3-2 cup win at Leganes

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 - 06:47 GMT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his side's young players for stepping up and making the difference as they earned a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Leganes in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a largely second-string team on Wednesday.

Ancelotti sympathizes with Real fans who booed his team in cup win over Celta

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 - 11:07 GMT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said that he understands the club fans booying him and his team in their 5-2 win over Celta Vigo in their Copa del Rey round of 16 clash on Thursday, which he sees as an act of frustration after a humiliating 5-2 loss to rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.

Ancelotti criticises Real's Jekyll-and-Hyde performance at Valencia

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 - 09:56 GMT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for his side's dramatic 2-1 comeback win at Valencia on Friday, but criticised their first-half performance, stating his team cannot show "two sides".

Real's Ancelotti expects close title race in LaLiga

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 - 11:02 GMT

There is unlikely to be a runaway LaLiga victor this season like Real Madrid in the previous edition, with a multi-club title race making it harder for a dominant leader to emerge, the champions' manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday.

Real manager Ancelotti praises team's attitude in 3-3 draw at Rayo

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - 11:29 GMT

Despite acknowledging the lack of focus in defence, Ancelotti said he saw plenty of positives from his side who he believes are moving in the right direction.

Mbappe not at his best, but working to improve - Ancelotti

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 11:54 GMT

Kylian Mbappe has struggled to reach the performance levels that were expected when he signed for Real Madrid, but he has been working hard to return to his old-self, coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged on Wednesday.

Real boss Ancelotti rues missed chances in 4-0 loss against Barca

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 03:06 GMT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti lamented his side's missed opportunities in their stunning 4-0 home defeat to bitter rivals Barcelona in a LaLiga Clasico on Saturday but said it was not all doom and gloom despite the result.

Lille loss a reality check for Real Madrid, Ancelotti says

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 - 12:22 GMT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping the short preparation time he has had with his players following the shock Champions League loss at Lille will be enough for his team to return to winning ways.

Ancelotti happy with Real's poise in comeback win over Espanyol

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 09:39 GMT

Ancelotti praised his players poise under pressure as they dominated proceedings, earning a win thanks to goals by Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe that canceled Courtois' own-goal early in the second-half.

Real Madrid didn't deserve to win at Sociedad, Ancelotti says

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - 01:22 GMT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said his side were not dominant enough to deserve a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad secured with second-half penalties by Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe.

Ancelotti unconcerned by Mbappe's start at Real Madrid

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 06:57 GMT

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is not worried about Kylian Mbappe's start at the club after the France striker failed to score in his opening two league games.

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