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Carlo Ancelotti demands Real Madrid 'play with heart and balls' to overturn three-goal deficit against Arsenal in Champions League showdown

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<p>The defending champions were left shocked last week at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal beat them 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final fixture. Declan Rice converted two stunning free kicks, while Mikel Merino scored the third as the Gunners took a huge leap to book their berth in the last-four stage. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>As <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-players-promised-juicy-bonus-by-florentino-perez-kylian-mbappe-comeback-arsenal-champions-league-quarter-final/blt16f0b4f7cf63d503#cs7b278da653c1e760" target="_blank">Real Madrid face an uphill battle in the second leg</a> at Santiago Bernabeu, manager Ancelotti has urged his players to play the match with 'heart and balls' and give a tough fight to the Premier League giants. He also refuted rumours regarding his future at the club, as he denied that elimination from the Champions League <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/carlo-ancelotti-sacked-real-madrid-valencia-arsenal-defeats-miracle-replacement-manager/blt045c9bd1e9476aa6" target="_blank">would result in his sacking</a>. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the Italian coach told reporters, "We need to play the game with a lot of heart and balls."</p><p>He then added, "I don’t think this Arsenal game will impact my future at Real Madrid. I’m looking forward to tomorrow. Keep your head cold, keep going. It’s not my first big game, and I hope it will NOT be the last one. I’m excited." </p>

WHAT CARLO ANCELOTTI SAID

<p>After facing Mikel Arteta's side on Wednesday, Los Blancos will be back in action in La Liga on April 20 as they take on Athletic Club in a crucial home fixture. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Carlo Ancelotti demands Real Madrid 'play with heart and balls' to overturn three-goal deficit against Arsenal in Champions League showdown  | Goal.com

Carlo Ancelotti has urged Real Madrid players to give their best to overturn the three-goal deficit in Champions League clash against Arsenal.

Carlo Ancelotti demands Real Madrid &apos;play with heart and balls&apos; to overturn three-goal deficit against Arsenal in Champions League showdown

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