Bhoys will test us to the limit
CARLO ANCELOTTI reckons Celtic will pose Real Madrid’s toughest challenge of the season, as he named his squad for tomorrow’s Parkhead Champions League clash.
Karim Benzema will be among the travelling party despite the Los Blancos boss admitting he could rest the 34-year-old.
European champs Real made it four wins from four this term with a 2-1 victory over Betis on Saturday and Ancelotti
said: “On Tuesday we’ve got the most difficult game of this first half of the season. “We’re going to be up against a team playing great football and we have to be ready.
“Our objective is to play good football and to pick up the points and the win.
“We’re capable of playing well, with the quality we have, combining well and good in transitions. The squad dynamic is good and we’re full of confidence in our abilities.”
Position
Ancelotti has hinted at resting veteran striker Benzema and feels he can rely on Rodrygo.
He added: “Rodrygo is a special forward as he can play in every position. He’s finished his apprenticeship and is now a Real Madrid player.”
Benzema said: “Real Madrid might be the biggest name, but on the pitch that won’t mean anything.
“It all starts again in Glasgow against Celtic and I am sure they will be ready.
“If I score against Celtic that is for the benefit of the team, but if I find myself in a position where it benefits the team if I pass rather than shoot then that is what I will do.”SEE
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The win ended Arsenal’s 100 per cent start and a rejuvenated United have now won four league games on the spin for the first time since 2020.
Great
Rashford said: “It’s a great feeling. You do miss it as a player. I’m just hoping I can stay fit, stay healthy and