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PRIOR TO THEIR MATCH AGAINST MAN CITY, REAL MADRID AND CARLO ANCELOTTI ARE DELAYED AT THE AIRPOT.

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When Real Madrid arrived at the Etihad Stadium for their Champions League semi-final second leg against Manchester City, they were in a relaxed mood despite an airport delay.

The European champions were delayed by their team bus, which was unable to pick them up on schedule, for more than 30 minutes in the arrivals area of Manchester Airport on Tuesday.

In spite of this, Carlo Ancelotti's team was quickly driven to the stadium where they had been practicing in preparation for the match on Wednesday. This match will start on a razor's edge following a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Bernabeu last week.


At the pre-game press conference, manager Carlo Ancelotti stated: "I am very calm, full of optimism, and full of faith.You start to worry about whether (Erling) Haaland will score or (Kevin) De Bruyne will injure you tomorrow, the day of the game.But I make an effort to forget about it. It's all about controlling your ideas.We are content to be here and feeling great. Being in a semi-final is a common occurrence for us; 11 out of the last 13 years. That is difficult. While we can, we enjoy it.


City may have the home edge, but as the current holders and 14-time European winners, Real are more than capable of winning these games.

It's significant for Real Madrid because of our history in the competition, according to Ancelotti, who has twice won the competition with Real and twice with AC Milan.It became significant for both players and fans in the 1950s. Everything you work for is it. Attempting to win European trophies, especially the European Cup, is something exceptional.


They have valued it throughout their history. It is a club with a unique ability to survive.

With Eduardo Camavinga recovering from an injury and Eder Militao returning from suspension, Ancelotti is allowed to use his entire roster.

The teams were evenly balanced in the first leg, with City controlling possession for long stretches and Real consistently posing a threat on the counterattack.

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