As Real Madrid prepares to face Manchester City in a high-stakes showdown, Carlo Ancelotti has responded to Pep Guardiola’s claim that his team has just a 1% chance of winning.
Speaking ahead of the game, the Madrid boss shared his thoughts with a mix of confidence and respect. “Tomorrow, before the game, I’ll ask Pep if he really thinks Man City only has a 1% chance against us!” Ancelotti said with a smile.
Despite Guardiola’s modest assessment of City’s chances, Ancelotti made it clear that Real Madrid is not taking anything for granted. “We don’t believe we have a 99% chance either. We simply recognize that we have a small advantage, and our goal is to make the most of it.”
⚪️👀 Carlo Ancelotti: “Tomorrow before the game, I’ll ask Pep Guardiola if he really thinks Man City have a 1% chance against us!”.
“We don’t think we have a 99% chance. We think we have a small advantage that we have to make the most of”. pic.twitter.com/m74SkrtsTI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 18, 2025
With both managers known for their tactical brilliance, the upcoming match promises to be another thrilling chapter in their rivalry. Madrid may hold a slight edge, but against a team as dangerous as Manchester City, nothing is guaranteed.