Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory against PSG in a friendly match, with Karim Benzema scoring the decisive goal in the 23rd minute. Carlo Ancelotti, the current PSG coach and former coach of Real Madrid, shared his thoughts after the match, acknowledging the ambition of both clubs.
Ancelotti stated that the ambition remains the same for both teams, but he pointed out the difference in the clubs’ histories. Real Madrid, according to Ancelotti, has the greatest history in football, having built its legacy over many years. He emphasized that building a club’s history is a challenging task and not merely about buying players. Ancelotti recognized PSG’s efforts to become a big club but noted that it takes time.
The coach also spoke positively about Zinedine Zidane, stating that things are going well with him. Ancelotti highlighted Zidane’s experience, charisma, and good relationships with players, stating that his presence is beneficial for the staff. Ancelotti outlined the main objectives for Real Madrid in the upcoming season, focusing on competing in La Liga and the Champions League, with a special mention of the club’s longstanding ambition to win the 10th Champions League title.