Carlo Ancelotti, just hours before the PSG-Nancy match in the 28th round of Ligue 1, held a noteworthy press conference. In response to comments by Leonardo, who suggested that PSG was better suited for Champions League matches than games against “small teams” in Ligue 1, Ancelotti stated, “We are going to try to change Leo’s theorem.”
The coach acknowledged the challenges of managing matches, especially physically, given the tight schedule, with the Nancy game coming just three days after the Champions League clash against Valencia. Ancelotti noted the team’s previous struggles in Ligue 1 matches before and after Champions League fixtures, highlighting the unique physical and mental demands of European competition.
Regarding PSG’s journey in the Champions League, Ancelotti expressed pride, stating, “It is not normal to be in the quarter-final of C1, for a new team and a first experience. There are a lot of teams that need five or six years to reach the quarterfinals!” The coach emphasized the significance of PSG’s achievement in reaching the Champions League quarter-finals in their early years as a new and evolving team.
