‘We were worried’ – Carlo Ancelotti relieved after Real Madrid ‘suffer’ to win over Celtic in Champions League

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was relieved to come away from Celtic Park with a win in the Champions League after being impressed by the Scottish champions’ recent demolition of rivals Rangers. The European champions got their title defence off to a strong start with a 3-0 win against Celtic but were made to work hard for the victory in front of a raucous crowd in Glasgow. Ad Callum McGregor hit the post for the hosts in the first half as they started fast, but Real turned a corner after the break as Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric and Eden Hazard scored to wrap up the three points.

TransfersManchester United announce deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid19/08/2022 AT 19:48 «We were worried for this game because we knew what they did against Rangers,» Ancelotti said, in reference to Celtic’s 4-0 Old Firm victory on Saturday. “We suffered in the first half and it is absolutely normal to suffer here." The Italian told BT Sport: «It was like two games, first half we suffered a bit with intensity, second half we had control. Hazard scores and assists as Madrid make Celtic pay for missing early chances Madrid to retain? Haaland to shine? Liverpool to flop? Champions League predictions Tuchel: 'I'm angry at myself' after Chelsea lose Champions League opener »We were not surprised [with Celtic's start].

We knew they could start really fast. We were lucky because they hit the post. «Second half was much better.

When we opened to scoring it was easier for us to control the ball.» Toni Kroos picked up the man of the match award after an imperious performance in midfield, and the German was blown away by the noise at Parkhead. «What a spectacular atmosphere, what a mentality there is here at this stadium,” Kroos said. “But we