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Ancelotti Says Arsenal Were Better After Real Madrid’s 3-0 Champions League Loss
Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Declan Rice’s free-kick was the moment everything shifted in Real Madrid’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Rice struck twice from set-pieces in just 13 minutes after the break, putting Arsenal firmly in control. Mikel Merino later added a third to cap off a dominant night for the Gunners.
Speaking after the match, Ancelotti acknowledged Arsenal’s superiority and praised their performance.
“Arsenal were clearly the better side,” he said. “The first 60 minutes were balanced, but those two incredible free-kicks changed everything.”
He also admitted his team struggled to recover mentally in the final stretch, saying, “We lost focus and couldn’t bounce back. The last 30 minutes were tough.”
Despite the uphill battle ahead, Ancelotti says Madrid will keep fighting in the second leg.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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