“The victory is deserved” – Carlo Ancelotti satisfied by Real Madrid performance against Manchester City

Real Madrid secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League play-off round tie at the Etihad Stadium.

The win gives them a one-goal advantage heading into the return leg at the Santiago Bernabéu, where a draw would be enough to reach the last 16.

Carlo Ancelotti praised his team’s resilience, highlighting their ability to come from behind twice and their strong attacking display.

He emphasized that his squad played a complete game, creating numerous chances while remaining defensively solid.

Looking ahead to the second leg, Ancelotti expects a similarly intense match. He also commented on City’s pre-match banner mocking Vinicius Jr., suggesting it may have motivated the Brazilian. The decisive fixture takes place next week in Madrid.