Carlo Ancelotti reveals what Guardiola said to Real Madrid players after UCL quarterfinal exit

Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that Man City boss Pep Guardiola entered the Real Madrid dressing room to extend his congratulations following their Champions League quarter-final defeat on Wednesday.

Los Blancos required a penalty shootout to eliminate City, with the tie ending 1-1 (4-4 on aggregate) at the Etihad Stadium.

Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic failed to convert for Guardiola’s side, while Luka Modric missed for Real Madrid.

“This is about the only way you can come to City and win.

“You work, sacrifice, and win however you can.

“Pep Guardiola is a gentleman, always has been. He congratulated us, wished us good luck and that’s what a real gent does,” Ancelotti told Movistar after the game.