Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, has cautioned his players about the immense danger of the Champions League final.
Ancelotti, a four-time winner of the competition as a coach, expressed his concern that the trophy could slip away from Los Blancos.
Despite being the record 14-time winners, Madrid is aware that they cannot underestimate their opponents, Borussia Dortmund.
Ancelotti emphasized the importance of enjoying the moment while acknowledging the possibility of things going wrong.
The coach highlighted the need for luck and for things to go exceptionally well in order to achieve success.
Ancelotti described the Champions League final as both the most important and the most dangerous game in football.
He acknowledged that while some may perceive the week leading up to the final as calm, it is quite the opposite for the players.
Luka Modric, the veteran midfielder, approached the match with the mindset of an even battle, despite Madrid’s strength.
Modric dismissed the notion of being big favorites and recognized Dortmund as a formidable opponent.
Real Madrid captain Nacho admitted to feeling confident but also experiencing more nerves than any other moment of the season.