Ancelotti Reveals if He Will Practice Penalties Before the Derby Against: Our Idea...

Carlo Ancelotti has made clear what Real Madrid's approach is for the return leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atlético de Madrid.

The Italian coach was asked in a press conference about the possibility of preparing for penalties in case the match ends tied after extra time. His response was blunt.

"Our idea is to plan the match as best as possible, we're not thinking about reaching penalties," he stated.

Madrid Doesn't Want Extra Time or Penalties

The white team has a slight advantage after the 2-1 achieved in the first leg at Santiago Bernabéu. However, Ancelotti doesn't want to speculate or depend on the penalty shootout.

Madrid will go for the victory from the first minute. The goal is to avoid the match extending and everything being decided from the penalty spot.

Diego Simeone's Atlético de Madrid needs to come back if they want to stay alive in the Champions League. They will play at home, with the support of the Metropolitano, and will seek the goal from the start.

Madrid knows that the red-and-whites will come out with a lot of intensity. Ancelotti has prepared the match with the idea of having control and not falling into the frenetic pace that Atlético usually proposes in this type of duel.

Confidence in the Players

Although Ancelotti doesn't want the match to reach penalties, the team has players of great quality in taking shots from the penalty spot.

Footballers like Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius, or Modric have experience in high-pressure situations. If it comes to a shootout, Madrid trusts in their ability to solve it.

The match promises to be intense and exciting. Both teams have a lot at stake and will go all out to secure qualification.

Real Madrid isn't thinking about penalties. Ancelotti's idea is clear: win in the 90 minutes and avoid any unnecessary risk.