Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed the reason for the team’s draw with Bayern Munich in the match that brought them together.
The Royal Club met on Tuesday evening with its counterpart, the Bavarian team, in the first leg of the semi-finals of the 2023-2024 European Champions League.
The Allianz Arena, Bayern’s home stadium, hosted the course of the match, which ended in a positive draw between the two teams, with a score of two goals to one.
Leroy Sane scored the first goal for the host, then Harry Kane added the second via a penalty kick, while Vinicius Junior scored a double for the visitors.
The two teams are looking forward to securing a seat in the Champions League final, following the return match scheduled for next Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the stronghold of Real Madrid.
Carlo spoke during the press conference after the match, saying: “Toni Kroos? There are no words to describe it. He is a big and important player for us. His pass was wonderful, but also Vinicius’ movement was smart and excellent. He is one of the best players not only in Real Madrid but in the world.”
Ancelotti announced Carvajal’s readiness for the return match after his absence from today’s match due to the accumulation of cards, making it Real Madrid’s first change in the lineup for the return match.
Vinicius Junior also said after the end of the match: “I am very happy that the second leg will be held at the Santiago Bernabéu, and we have to focus on getting to London.”
Vinicius continued, saying: “Achieving the 15th title is always possible, with Real Madrid anything is possible.”
He added: “We have to rest, because we will do our best to qualify at the Bernabeu. It will be a magical night at home in this competition. It is important not to lose, and that is why we are here promising Real fans victory in the return match and qualification to the final.”
Regarding the possibility of facing Paris Saint-Germain and Mbappe in the final, he replied: We at Real Madrid do not fear anyone. Welcome to all players and competitors. Everyone is afraid of facing Real Madrid and not the other way around.
According to the Spanish Al-Chingito program, Harry Kane asked for Vinicius’ shirt after the end of the match, out of admiration for what Vinicius is offering, who has become one of the three most important stars in the world of football today.
