Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s head coach, responded to Bernardo Silva’s comments by emphasizing Real Madrid’s strong history in European competitions. Ancelotti emphasized that his team has a strong track record in the competition and acknowledged Silva’s skills as a player.

Ancelotti also had positive words for Thomas Tuchel, Paris Saint-Germain’s coach, calling him a “genius” in terms of tactics. Despite Real Madrid being favored to advance, Ancelotti expressed respect for Tuchel and his team, highlighting their strong performance against Arsenal in a previous match.

During a press conference, Ancelotti lightheartedly mentioned his struggles with the German language, laughing at the difficulty he faced during his time in Munich. He acknowledged that his son speaks better German than he does and expressed regret at forgetting a lot about the language.