Carlo Ancelotti is the man of the hour not only at Real Madrid but in world football after his side’s defeat of Liverpool in the Champions League final.
Ancelotti had already completed a remarkable coaching achievement this season. Last month he became the first boss to win a top flight in each of Europe’s top five leagues – Spain, Germany, Italy, France and England.
The Italian then became the first coach to reach five Champions League finals. He managed Milan to the finals in 2003, 2005 and 2007, then reached it with Real Madrid in 2014. Aside from 2005, the Italian has guided his side to victory on each occasion. The third record he was aiming for was to become the first ever manager to win four Champions League crowns. He has now ticked that off too.
