Real Madrid's Rodrygo spoke about his future and praised Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola ahead of the two clubs in question meeting in the Champions League.

What started as a simple acquaintance has evolved into a strong bond, even as they prepare to face each other on one of football’s biggest stages.

Not much that happens in this competition surprises Ancelotti, a European champion twice as a player and five times as a coach, but the manner of their 3-2 victory over Manchester City felt like a revelation to the Madrid coach.