Will you take a dose of Carlo Ancelotti again?
Nine years after leaving PSG, the Italian coach once again charmed the Parc des Princes auditorium with his usual banter and smile.
Coach of Real Madrid, he expects a difficult meeting against a rival for the final victory in the Champions League.
How are you feeling before this meeting?
CARLO ANCELOTTI.
The feelings are good.
It will be a difficult match against a difficult rival, who has the same ambitions as us, namely to win the competition.
We want to eliminate a rival for the final victory.
Who has the last word on whether Benzema starts: the player, the coach or the doctor?
The three.
I am the last (smile).
I have to listen and then make a decision.
The player didn't train until yesterday.
He also made races, sprints without problem.
Player feel is important.
Almost a month without playing, it's important but we're not talking about an average player.
It's Benzema.
He is ready.
If he feels good, he will play.
Is it special for you to come back as "the best coach in the history of PSG" according to the fans?
I have very fond memories of the time spent here.
I am very happy with the choice of supporters.
There is Mauricio, for me, who does a very good job.
It is not easy.
There is a lot of pressure.
And then there is the game.
But it is not something more.
It's a great game.
Between a Real Madrid in the 13 Champions League and a PSG still without a title, is the pressure greater for the Parisians?
We will face a great rival.
PSG knows the pressure linked to these matches.
We don't have to look any further.
For a coach, it's not complicated to prepare as a match in terms of player motivation, which is 100%.
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Which PSG do you expect tomorrow?
The game must be complete.
PSG will show its quality with possession, danger in transitions.
Real Madrid, too.
We have possession and transitions.
They are two somewhat similar teams.
We play almost the same football.
We have to play a complete match, starting with the intensity.
What do you expect from Kylian Mbappé's attitude tomorrow?
The expectation is very great.
Kylian like the others will be 100% to eliminate a rival who aims to win the Champions League.
What Mbappé thinks is what Benzema, Vinicius or Messi think.
We all have the same idea.
You know Marco Verratti well.
Is he the main player to block in midfield?
He took experience.
We have to think about blocking Verratti, Messi, Di Maria, Icardi⊠(laughs).
We're going to lose our minds.
It's better to think about what we're going to do on the pitch.
Is it more difficult to coach at PSG or at Real Madrid?
For me, it's a pleasure.
Here or in Madrid.
The bigger the club, the bigger the fun.
