Ancelotti: Facing Manchester City is our mistake, and this decision was not bad

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared in a press conference, to talk about tomorrow's confrontation against Manchester City, in the first leg of the Champions League.

Regarding Manchester City, he started his speech: "It seems like Clasico because we have been playing in this competition for many years. It will be an enjoyable and equal match, like other matches, it is very difficult to predict what will happen because it will depend on the situation, quality, confidence and personality ... These are matches So much that you have to get the best version of yourself in all aspects, not only on one side. "

He added: “If you are not 100%prepared, you will do your best in this type of game. Manchester City is one of the best teams in Europe and has the best coach in this tournament at the present time. It is the most difficult match that we can play, but we think we are We are able to compete despite the state of emergency we face. "

He added: "Is competition with Manchester City the largest in the Champions League? We face each other in this separating match, but this is not the mistake of the European Football Association, but rather a mistake, this match can easily be the semi -finals or the quarter -finals. "

He stressed: "Manchester City? They have gone through a difficult period due to injuries, but in the past few matches I have seen a very good and competitive team as always. I cannot think that they are not strong, they have great players and a great coach."

On the opportunity to overcome Miguel Monoz in the number of European Cup matches: "I am ready because of the date I have behind me. When you play the knockout match, there is a risk that things will not go well, and the danger increases if you face one of the best teams and one of the best coaches."

On Vinicius: “His season is very well, given that he returned from two injuries and did not have a continuity. .

He continued: “Even if Vinicius was not 100%, but very close to reaching 100%. His appearance in the second half of the derby match was the difference because he was a nightmare on the left wing and caused many problems for the opposing team. It is very close to Its best levels can be easily reached tomorrow, he is very good, and is motivated and excited to play. "

And on Pep Guardiola: "I think he is a coach who always tried to introduce something new to his team and contributed a lot to football in terms of offensive play, acquisition and out of the back ... He was and still is creative in football. I have great respect for him because he is one of the best, that It was not the best.

And on the authority of Jesus Fayejo: "There is nothing wrong with him.

On the difference between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the winter Mercato: "Everyone has his opinion and his right to do what he wants. There is nothing that can be added in this regard."

"I don't think the decision was bad. We did not want to participate because we believed that Viny Junior is the winner. This does not mean that we did not respect Rodrigo. He is a great player and we think he deserves to win the award last year."