Real’s 15th Champions League title tougher than expected, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said winning the European Cup for a record-extending 15th time on Saturday had been much harder than expected for the Spanish champions.

Real needed two late goals to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley after the German side had dominated the first half.

“I never get used to it, because it was difficult, very difficult, more than expected. In the second half we were better, more balanced, fewer losses… This is a dream that continues,” Ancelotti told Spanish TV station Movistar Plus+.

“In the first half we were a bit lazy, we had losses and they played what they wanted,” the Italian added.

“After the first half we had, we didn’t even deserve to go the changing room with a level score… but this is football and we’re very, very happy,” said Real defender Dani Carvajal, who scored the first goal.