Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned against overconfidence ahead of Wednesday's Champions League round of 16 second leg against RB Leipzig (21:00/DAZN). Despite their 1-0 win in the first leg, the Italian told journalists in Madrid on Tuesday that the Spanish soccer champions and Primera División leaders are far from certain of reaching the quarter-finals.
The 64-year-old emphasized that Leipzig are dangerous and can switch quickly and well from defence to attack, among other things. "It's a good opportunity to progress in what is a special competition for us. But we have to show our best side. The matter is not yet decided."
Although he was cautious, the Whites' coach praised his charges, who include German internationals Toni Kroos and Antonio Rüdiger. Real have played a very good season so far. "And we want to continue that. There's not much left (until the end of the season), two and a half or three months. Only then will we be able to take stock. But so far I can't find fault with anything."
