Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is confident his side can beat Manchester City next week to advance to the Champions League after a 3-3 first leg semi-final. Tuesday.
Last season, 14-time champions Madrid drew 1-1 with Pep Guardiola's City at home in the first leg of the semi-final, but were beaten 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

City went on to win the first game, taking a two-goal lead against Madrid, but Los Blancos fought back well.

“We had a hard time getting back to the game, now we have a small disadvantage because we play away,” Ancelotti told reporters.

Ancelotti said his players lacked courage and personality last season in Manchester, the coach insisted this year would be different.

“Today we sacrificed ourselves to the best of our ability, we are confident of repeating the first leg,” said the coach who managed the 200th game in the draw at the Santiago Bernabeu. Two. ”

“The truth is, the idea is to take a 4-3 lead, it will not change much. “I plan for the second leg.”

Bernardo Silva gave Man City the lead with a free kick, but Ruben Dias scored himself and Rodrygo's shot gave Madrid the lead.

Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol scored twice for Man City, but Fede Valverde saved Madrid.

Guardiola said his side had matured to “control the game” in the second half after seeing Madrid take their first lead.