Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti responded to questions about the uncertain future of the club's Brazilian forward Rodrygo by pointing out that "many, many" players would like to have the honour of playing for the reigning European and Spanish champions.

The Real Madrid squad is gearing up for a high-stakes battle against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League 2024-2025 playoffs.

Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his frustration with the competition rhythm faced by top European clubs. The Real Madrid coach is preparing for a marathon of 13 matches until the next international break in March,

'We want to avoid Manchester City' - Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti's Champions League play-off concern 'We want to avoid Manchester City' - Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti's Champions League play-off concern

Carlo Ancelotti has given his take on Real Madrid potentially facing Manchester City in the next round of the Champions League after a disappointing league phase neither club would have expected. Defending champions Real Madrid and 2022/23 winners City started the campaign as two of the favourites to win the Champions League this season.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that he would prefer to face Celtic over Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs.

Real Madrid hope to avoid Manchester City in the next round, manager Carlo Ancelotti said after they beat Brest 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League playoff where they will be seeded.

The holders will face either Celtic or Manchester City in the two-legged playoff on February, with the second leg at home.

Los Blancos will face either City or Celtic for a place in the last 16, having finished 11th in the 36-team table following Wednesday's 3-0 away win at Brest

Real Madrid will take on old rivals Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League last 16 playoffs next month.Los Blancos joined the Premier League champions in the playoff spots after a disappointing

Real Madrid have "the resources to get through" the Champions League play-off round, says coach Carlo Ancelotti. Speaking before it was announced that his side would face Manchester City, Ancelotti predicts that the two-legged tie will be "difficult and fun".