Despite win in first leg, Real Madrid manager refuses to underestimate Chelsea

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has refused to underestimate Chelsea despite the Spanish side 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

The Los Blancos coach stated that Chelsea is a fantastic team as he expects the second leg to be more challenging.

Ancelotti stressed that UEFA scrapping the away goal rule in European competitions would be an advantage to Chelsea in the second leg of their quarter-final tie.

“I think Chelsea is a fantastic team, with fantastic players.

“I still think that the next game will be tough against them. For this, we are focused.

“We clearly have the lead, but the outcome is still open. The fact that the away-goal rule is gone is an advantage for Chelsea. We respect them a lot because they are a good team.

“Madrid was the better team, but there will be another match and anything can happen,” Ancelotti said.

Chelsea’s defeat to Real Madrid is their second in a row, having lost Brendford in the EPL last weekend.