Carlo Ancelotti says the lack of “big egos” in his squad coupled with Real Madrid’s history in the Champions League are the keys to the club’s repeated successes in the competition.
Los Blancos lifted the trophy for the 15th time, more than any other club in history, thanks to second-half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior at Wembley on Saturday night.
“It seems a dream but it is reality,” Ancelotti told TNT Sports. “Really happy for sure. Really difficult game as usual, they played better first half, we played better second half, but a final is always like this.
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“We were able to win, a fantastic season and we are really happy to be able to win the cup again.”
The Italian has now won the Champions League five times in his career, three of which have come across two spells at Real Madrid, who have won the title six times in the last decade alone.
“It is the history and tradition of the club, of course the quality of the players, the club is a family, we work altogether without problems and the atmosphere is really good in the dressing room,” he explained.
“I need to thank the club and the players, no big egos, really humble, it was not difficult to manage the squad this season.
As for how Real will celebrate their latest win, the legendary manager said: “I don’t know what we are going to do, but for sure we are not going to sleep.”
Ancelotti also confirmed that he still has “passion” for the job and his thirst for success has not been sated.
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