, the legendary Champions League manager, has opened up about the highs and lows of his illustrious career with Liverpool playing a big role in both. Despite being the most decorated manager in the history of the competition with an unparalleled six titles to his name as both player and coach, two particular finals continue to linger in his thoughts. The Real Madrid boss, now 64 years old, was at the helm of AC Milan during their infamous defeat to Liverpool in the 2005 final in Istanbul, a match often hailed as the most enthralling comeback in club football history.
Ancelotti also had ties to the Roma team defeated by Liverpool in the 1984 final, although he was sidelined due to injury for the actual game. These pivotal moments remain as indelible in his memory as the triumphs that have spurred him on in pursuit of further accolades. The astonishing comeback by Liverpool in Istanbul 19 years ago, where they overturned a 3-0 deficit at halftime to triumph on penalties, serves as a stark reminder of the emotional rollercoaster and drama inherent in any final showdown.
With Real Madrid boasting a record 14 trophies and eyeing their 15th, Ancelotti is on the cusp of potentially clinching his fifth managerial victory in the elite competition. Reflecting on his journey, the former Chelsea manager remarked, "I've felt the greatest emotions in this competition my greatest positive emotions as well as my greatest negative emotions." He continued: "I can't forget the [1984] final we l.
