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Ancelotti Hits Back At Criticism Of Real Madrid's Style

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17:  Manchester City Manager Josep Guardiola reacts to Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid CF at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Manchester, England.(Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Manchester City Manager Josep Guardiola reacts to Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid CF at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Manchester, England.(Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has responded to the criticism about his team's style of play after eliminating Manchester City from the UEFA Champions League this week.

Los Blancos booked their spot in the semi-finals of Europe's premier competition after defeating the defending champions on penalties.

Read: Rift In Barca Dressing Room Ahead Of El Clasico?

City midfielder Rodri felt Los Blancos wanted to defend the whole game and felt the Premier League side deserved to go through of having most of the statistics in their favourite. 

Ancelotti, however, seemingly has no issue with the criticism and says the supporters are not upset.

“I’m not surprised. Everyone can have their opinion," Ancelotti said, as per Football Espana.

"It’s very clear to us how we should play. You have to handle the ball well and work well when you don’t have it. 

"I haven’t found any fans of ours that are disappointed. 

"They’re happy and I’m happy with it. As they say in Spain: Talk to me about the sea.”

Los Blancos will be back in action on Sunday evening when they host arch-rivals FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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