Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti showed support for his FC Barcelona counterpart Xavi Hernandez amidst rumors of his potential dismissal. Ancelotti praised Xavi's work and expressed his respect for him as both a person and a coach. The Italian coach refrained from commenting further on the situation, focusing instead on preparing his team for upcoming matches.
While Barcelona faces a trophyless season, Real Madrid has secured the La Liga and Spanish Super Cup titles. Additionally, Madrid is on the verge of clinching their 15th Champions League crown, with Ancelotti emphasizing his commitment to preparing the team for the final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1.
Ancelotti highlighted the importance of optimal preparation and maintaining peak performance leading up to the final. He commended the team's recent performances, citing their strong defensive record and goal-scoring prowess in recent matches against Granada and Alaves.
Regarding the goalkeeper selection for the Champions League final, Ancelotti downplayed any debate between Andriy Lunin and Thibaut Courtois. He acknowledged Lunin's impressive season and praised Courtois for regaining his top form, referring to him as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Real Madrid's focus remains on fine-tuning their squad and strategies for the upcoming challenges, with Ancelotti's leadership guiding the team towards their pursuit of further success in the season.
