Real Madrid were upset by their worst performance of the season in their Champions League last 16 first leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain and would aim to play smart in the return leg on Wednesday, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.
The LaLiga leaders were defeated in their last encounter by a stoppage time goal from Kylian Mbappe, but they are no strangers to putting on incredible displays in the Champions League, having won the competition a record 13 times.
"We are a proud squad, and that performance really affected us," Ancelotti said at a press conference on Tuesday.
"Especially in a competition like the Champions League, we are a proud team." As a result, we'll play for pride. In Paris, we witnessed the best form of PSG. On Wednesday, I want to see Real Madrid at its best."
Ancelotti's side will be encouraged by their 4-1 triumph over Real Sociedad on Saturday, despite being pegged back by an early goal.
"Our team is composed and focused. In a situation like this, the mental aspect is critical. We have a decent chance of qualifying if we play with the same energy as Saturday "said the Italian
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