Carlo Ancelotti hopes to see a changed Real Madrid in the European clash that pits his team against Atlético at the Bernabéu.
Euro-classic in Madrid
"We have a good memory of the last match played at the Bernabéu against City, and we want to repeat it."
"The Tie Will Be Decided in the Return Leg"
The Drawback of Playing the First Leg at Home
"No, because we don't think about it... It will be a balanced tie and will be decided in the return leg. The match will be balanced and competitive, we can't think about gaining a good advantage tomorrow."
Valverde's Physical Condition
"He trained individually yesterday and felt good... today he will train with the group and then we'll decide."
Complained About the Attitude Against Betis
"We have to see tomorrow what will happen in the match, there was a lack of attitude against Betis and hopefully it's an isolated case."
"Mbappé Is More Decisive Than Griezmann"
Midfield Doubts
"The idea we have of playing won't change, which is the same as in the last matches. We have to consider the players who have rested like Raúl, Camavinga... and nothing more.
We won't reinforce the midfield or remove a forward, we have to maintain the same idea."
The Importance of Mbappé and Griezmann
"They are among the two best players in the world, yes. Griezmann likes to come and play, he has very good game control, it's rare for him to miss passes. And Kylian has the quality of a true forward, more decisive in finishing and in making runs"
Struggles to Get Sacrifice from His Stars, Like in His Era
"Well, it's difficult to compare two different eras... but there were players who are more focused on what they lack.
I think to clarify a bit there are two types of players: those who run and those who make a difference... Both things can't be"
The Discovery of Asencio
The Team Lacks Bite
"No. It's a team that is capable of reading match situations well, something we didn't do in the match against Betis."
Injuries Have Conditioned the Season
"We have had very serious injuries, this affects a season. But a very good player has emerged from the youth academy who is helping us a lot.
Injuries are a good opportunity to see the character of the squad and the youth academy. It's an overly demanding schedule for everyone, not just for us."
Between Lucas and Asencio for the Fullback
"Lucas Vázquez"
The Day Ancelotti Discovered Simeone
His First Memory of Simeone
"When he was a footballer, he scored in a Juventus-Lazio match fighting for the League. Lazio won and took the League, I think it was the year 2000.
As a Coach, I Respect Him a Lot. He's a Great Coach. He has done very well at Atlético, he has taken it to the highest level in Europe.
About him, I like how he reads the matches, how he positions the team on the field, the defensive commitment of the team. I like all of this a lot"
Difference with Other Derbies
"The classic is always the same: a special match in terms of emotions and the pressure you have before the match.
They are balanced and competitive and so will be tomorrow's. Atlético is having a very good season. In the last classic, we did very poorly in the first half and very well in the second half.
We have to think about playing like in the second half and not playing like in the first half. It's not very complicated"