Carlo Ancelotti has no doubts: Benfica are the favorites for the Champions League quarter-finals against Inter Milan. “On paper, Benfica are better than Inter. They did very well in the Champions League and also in the championship. They are a strong team,” the Real Madrid coach told Radio Rai’s Radio Anch’io Sport. , warning that Italians can count on the millionaires’ league as the season’s lifeline. Inter are not the favourites, but they have the opportunity to bounce back after a season in which they fell short of domestic expectations,” Ancelotti added.
As for the Italian opposition in the “quarters” of the Champions League, the 63-year-old coach made no secret of his preference for the Rossoneri. “In these types of matches, the players may feel pressure, but they will be very motivated, so there is no need for big speeches. The emphasis in words should be related to the strategy of the game. Have I made an appointment with Maldini? in the Stambul? I just expressed my desire to have a team that I really like. The draw between Milan and Napoli will be very balanced. Would it be good to meet Milan in Istanbul? It would be good for both teams, but everyone wants to be in Turkey,” he said, referring to the Champions League final scheduled for June 10.
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