Carlo Ancelotti's mistake with Mbappé: "They have been replaced by..."

The Italian coach appeared before the media in the preview of tomorrow's match against Stuttgart

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Carlo Ancelotti has been one of the protagonists of the day less than 24 hours before hosting Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid aspire to retain the UEFA Champions League once again, but to do so they will have to lay the first stone tomorrow. On this occasion, every point and goal count, hence a victory tomorrow means taking a big step in Madrid's aspirations. Of course, the most important matches will take place between the months of March and May.

The Italian has spoken to the media in the press room: "For me, this competition is very special too. I have the same enthusiasm. Every day there is a problem to solve and sometimes they are nonsense, as happens in life."

 BETTER SQUAD THAN LAST YEAR

Ancelotti was also asked about the current Real Madrid squad. The Italian believes it is better than last year's: "We have lost two important players like Nacho and Kroos, we have lost Joselu... They have been replaced by the best player in the world... or one of the best players like Mbappé. I think it is better." These words will be talked about, especially in certain media outlets that are trying to generate controversy between Mbappé and Vinicius Jr.

As could not be otherwise, he wanted to praise his rival tomorrow, the German Stuttgart: "They did a fantastic job last year. They are a very good team, well organized and tomorrow we are going to see a very entertaining match."