Ancelotti: "The Istanbul final was the best preparation"
Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti recalled the famous 2005 Champions League final held in Istanbul. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In this match, his team “Milan” was leading 3-0 by the end of the first half. However, the situation completely changed in the second half.
The “Liverpool” team scored three goals in just six minutes, leveling the score. The game continued to a penalty shootout, where “Milan” missed the opportunity and lost the trophy.
This was reported by *euro-football.ru*. Carlo Ancelotti described this match as one of the best tactically prepared games for his team.
He said that during halftime he warned the players, “Be careful, it’s not over yet. The opponent has not accepted defeat.”
He also emphasized that the fans' chants in the stadium during the break influenced the psychological atmosphere of the match. For information, Carlo Ancelotti is currently working as the head coach of the Brazil national team.
He is working on preparing the team for the 2026 World Cup.
