Real Madrid immediately faces El Clasico after reaching the semifinals of the Champions League

MANCHESTER – Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, emphasized that his team should not be lulled by the victory over Manchester City in the second leg of the quarter-finals Liga Champions 2023/2024 . Ancelotti stated that Los Blancos, nicknamed Real Madrid, were immediately focused on facing El Clasico.

Competing at the Etihad Stadium, Thursday (18/4/2024) early morning WIB, Real Madrid managed to achieve a 4-3 victory over Manchester City through a penalty shootout. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes, so it had to be decided via a penalty shootout.

Ancelotti emphasized that even though his team felt tired, it was important to celebrate their success in qualifying for the Champions League semifinals. “We are very happy, but we are also very tired. Now we have to celebrate because this is a very important qualification,” said Ancelotti as quoted on Real Madrid’s official website, Thursday (18/4/2024).

The Italian coach also emphasized that Real Madrid should not celebrate the victory for too long and must immediately focus on preparations for the El Clasico match. “Starting tomorrow, we have to prepare well for Sunday’s match. El Clasico is very important for the Spanish League,” he added.

Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the 32nd match of the 2023/2024 Spanish League at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Monday (22/4/2024). Victory in this match will help Vinicius Junior and his colleagues distance themselves at the top of the standings.

Currently, Real Madrid occupies first place with 78 points, while Barcelona continues to stick to second place with a difference of eight points.

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