Real Madrid will face Chelsea again in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday.
The Spanish powerhouses are in an excellent position to secure tickets for the semifinals after a 2-0 victory. They cannot afford to be overconfident, though, as Chelsea possess the capability to completely change the course of the game.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti addressed his team before the game and urged the players to maintain the quality of play they had displayed in the team’s previous games.
“We have to play a complete game. We have to demonstrate the desire, commitment & attitude that we had in the 1st leg and in the game last Saturday,” he said (via El Chiringuito).
Although Real Madrid have performed poorly in the domestic league, they have been quite impressive in the Champions League under Ancelotti.
They dismantled Liverpool in the Round of 16, and are in the driver’s seat to beat Chelsea as well.
Quite recently, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a sly dig at Barcelona stating how some clubs do not have the luxury to play midweek matches.
He was referring to the Catalans, who have been knocked out of both Copa Del Rey and Europa League this year.
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Courtois’ comments came in the midst of a heated environment that has been established between Barcelona and Real Madrid, following Joan Laporta’s public criticism of Los Blancos.
The incident led to Real Madrid posting a video, trying to showcase how General Franco had played a key role in shaping Barcelona.
Nevertheless, the Real Madrid players would look to keep the off-field drama aside as they look to focus on the coming game against Chelsea.
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