Ancelotti and Real Madrid Players Amazed by Liverpool vs. PSG: “That Pace…”
Real Madrid is fully focused on tonight’s crucial match against Atlético Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The Merengues are looking to make a statement and advance to the next stage of Europe’s most prestigious club competition.
“We arrive in good form, highly motivated as always in this competition. It will be a tough match, and we know that, but we have the confidence to keep competing in a tournament that is very special for us. This match allows us to keep dreaming, just as we have in previous years. This year is more challenging, but we remain confident in fighting until the last game,” said Carlo Ancelotti during a press conference.
Keeping an Eye on Anfield
Despite their own important fixture, the Real Madrid squad didn’t want to miss the electrifying clash between Liverpool and PSG at Anfield. The French side secured their spot in the quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout.
Gathered at their training complex in Valdebebas, the Madrid players and coaching staff watched the intense match while having dinner at the team’s residence.
The general consensus? It was an extremely entertaining game, played at a relentless pace that demanded maximum effort from both teams. “That high tempo forces you to be at your absolute best,” was a common remark among Carlo Ancelotti’s staff and players like Luka Modrić and Kylian Mbappé.
The ‘Luck’ of Penalties
The thrilling encounter was ultimately decided from the penalty spot—something Ancelotti addressed in his pre-match press conference.
“If I had to choose one key factor in a shootout, the mental aspect is more important than the technical one. If you’re not mentally prepared, you won’t execute a penalty properly,” said the Italian coach, implying that this psychological edge may have helped Luis Enrique’s PSG secure their victory.
