Carlo Ancelotti admits he is desperate to finally shatter his Celtic Park hoodoo.
The legendary Italian manager has conquered Europe four times as a boss but failed to conquer Glasgow’s east end in three visits Ancelotti was in charge of AC Milan when they crashed to a famous 2-1 defeat to Celtic in 2007 when they arrived as reigning Champions League winners. He was also held to a 0-0 draw in the last 16 stage the previous campaign and suffered another goalless stalemate in the group in 2004.
The Real Madrid gaffer still loves the Parkhead atmosphere but he’s determined to silence the home crowd this time. Ancelotti said: “Yes. It’s true, it’s not been good stadium for me and my teams in the past. I don’t have a clear memory of being here. We played Celtic twice in the group stages and once in the last 16 (2004 0-0, 2007 last 16 0-0, 2007 group stage 2-1) but we were able to win in Milan after ET. What can I say? It is a really difficult stadium but it is a fantastic atmosphere.
