Spain manager Vicente del Bosque believes Real Madrid have what it take to retain the Champions League trophy they won last season.
Los Blancos defeated Atletico de Madrid in Lisbon in May to win their 10th Champions League – La Decima. And the side is aiming to become the first to retain the trophy since it took its current name and format in the early-1990’s.
Speaking at a publicity event earlier this week, del Bosque, himself a former Los Blancos manager, told journalists he believes Carlo Ancelotti has at his disposal everything he needs to lift the trophy once more.
“Real Madrid’s history is so long. There were bad moments but now they are going through bright times. They have a great team for the future and the club’s togetherness is making things work out,” he stated.
And he added: “They are a complete team that have performed extraordinarily in their recent games. They are in position to repeat their Champions League triumph.”
The World Cup and European Championship winning boss was then asked to wade in on the Ronaldo versus Messi debate, but gave a diplomatic answer, telling reporters they are both fantastic examples for anyone studying the game.
“Messi and Ronaldo are both fantastic examples,” he remarked. “For those who like football, we like them both and, if people like one over the other, that’s normally up to the team they support. Both of them are fantastic.”
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