“Is Man City the favorite candidate for the European title? Ancelotti answers

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that his team proved the ability to compete until the last moments after Real Madrid placed at the right time to tap in a 94th-minute winner against the German side in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.
Carlo Ancelotti spoke in the press room at the Santiago Bernabéu following Real Madrid’s win against Union Berlin on matchday one of Group C in the Champions League: "This was the way the match was planned. It was tough, with a lot of control and with Union Berlin defending very well in a low block. They didn't allow us any space between the lines. We were excellent at recovering after losing the ball and at set pieces. We could've scored earlier, but scoring in the last minute is crucial. The spirit of this shirt makes us believe until the last minute. The team gave their all until the end.” Ancelotti continued his statements, saying: “The idea was to remain patient and we were too patient. These are games like this, which you can call traps. We still remember the Sheriff game. In this type of match, it's important to prevent counter-attacks. Rüdiger's performance was outstanding and we did well at the back because we weren't up against it.” Ancelotti further added, saying: “We changed a few things at half-time. The second half was better for us because the opposition put less pressure on us compared to the first half. In the second half, the opposition's energy fell a bit and we had more space and chances. Fortunately, we didn't have to come back today. Union Berlin is very strong in the air and on the second ball and we did very well there.” Replying to a question whether Manchester City is the most prominent candidate for the European title, Ancelotti explained “Claiming to be favorites doesn't help us. We have to fight and battle in every match. It's better to think about other things.”