Carlo Ancelotti Quotations

We didn't deserve this defeat. I think we have played at the same level as Barcelona. We've had good opportunities to score but we've missed them.

We believe we can get to the final. Paradoxically losing 1-0 in the first leg will help us play with greater freedom and relaxation.

We're heading for our third final in four years and we want to do our very best to not let that go.

Lyon is a very strong team with solid organization. We put them under a lot of pressure but they responded well. I wouldn't say we have the advantage, I think it is still 50-50.

Milan and Barcelona are two great teams, maybe the best in Europe at the moment. I expect two beautiful games, exciting and entertaining matches.

If we do things properly we have no reason to fear Barcelona.

He has a lot of experience in games like these. He's always able to find the needed motivation, from the first to the last minute.

We suffered a lot in the first 25 minutes. Then we gradually took control of play. It was a match we could have won, and also lost. The penalty was not sensational, but the arm and the hand of Bayern defender should not have been there.

I would say it's impossible because I have a contract with Milan which I'm trying to respect.

It is a great moment. Now we are thinking about the derby and about putting some space between us and Inter.

It is good news that after two games we are still in charge of the group, but nothing has yet been decided and all four teams are still in with a chance of qualifying.

Paolo is extraordinary. Despite his continued knee problems he is still able to make outstanding plays.

Over the span of two games I don't think Milan was inferior to Barcelona. I'm disappointed, obviously, but I don't have any reason to be upset with my players.

Our worries are not limited to preventing Barcelona from scoring, I think attitude is the most important thing in this game. I think that who will have the will to impose its game will win, regardless of whether or not Barcelona scores.

Surprising results are possible. Concentration is a decisive factor.

I think Milan and Barcelona are two great teams, maybe the best expressions of soccer right now in Europe. I think you'll see two great games of spectacle and skill.

The absence of goals is a false problem for him.

We can say we have the cake and now we're just missing the cherry on top. We're closer (to the final) than PSV, but we'll have to prepare very well for the return leg, seeing how tough they were.

We are through a difficult moment, and are paying for every single mistake. We must overcome this moment quickly because the Champions League is approaching.

We will see how they are on Sunday because at the moment we can't say anything.

We have to look to play well and get forward. Looking back at the previous home games in Europe this season we have always scored a lot of goals. It's a game where we can't make calculations but our fans will be a help in a match like this.

We have to keep going on the way we have over the next games. We have to be ready for the crucial moment in the season.

With the talent we have in attack, we always believe we have a chance. I agree we didn't play a great game, but we had a small advantage playing at home and I think that helped.

We had our chances, particularly in the first half, but it was a shame we couldn't have nicked a goal. 0-0 is a very dangerous result.

We have the kind of quality in our attack that can pull something out for us even when things aren't going so well.

We were great for that first half and, had we scored, the tie would look very different now.

We are in impressive form, we play with enthusiasm. Self confidence helped my players to overcome a difficult start.

We are in good condition, We hope to do well tomorrow night and it's going to be a beautiful game between two sides that always try to impose their own play.

We are confident of advancing, but in this period of the season the physical condition is fading and surprise results can't be excluded.

We played a good match. We had six minutes of craziness. It was something which can't be explained. It's not the moment of regrets. We are sorry, embittered, but this is soccer.

We are confident - we know how to prepare and interpret games like this. For many of them (Barcelona) this is a new experience but I don't think that will influence the outcome.

We are going through a delicate time and we must overcome this situation as soon as possible. We are making mistakes and as usual in football you pay for them.

We are just in a moment when things aren't going for us. On Tuesday we will be fired up for the return game with Lyon and the team will be quite different.

The defeat at Lecce left me disappointed as we lost an important opportunity in the league but this game will be a different story.

We came here to try and win but we are happy. It really is not easy playing here against Parma, who are quick and very well organized.

We paid for our lack of precision in front of goal with the chances that we made. We did well to create some opportunities but we couldn't put them away.

We paid for our lack of precision in front of goal.

We were in front of a team that had a great rhythm, was very fast and played a great game. Our group came with a little bit more experience and a little luck.

We're stronger at the back and opponents are having a hard time scoring goals against us. Scoring goals is not our problem. We've always done that.

We expected a match like that, when the game was in the balance it was clear we would have to suffer, it reflected the importance of the result.

We're going through a bad patch. We need to concentrate harder, especially at the back.

There's still hope for the league position. We must train and search for ways to improve our performance.

I've signed up until 2008 and I am happy. I preferred to stay here. There was a temptation from Real Madrid but I am staying here.

I've signed up until 2008 and I am happy.

Barcelona played well. But the match was always in the balance.

Barcelona is certainly the stronger team but I don't have any preference.

This is our third Champions League semi-final in four years. We are used to these type of games while Barcelona are not.

This continual rotation of players is very important to make everyone feel useful.

They have excellent potential and maybe the Champions League took something out of them. It will be a tough test as they rested some of their players that can make a difference.

There was a temptation with regard to Real Madrid, but when a club like Milan propose a contract extension you cannot refuse.

This match comes at the perfect time. We're playing at home and the team is charged and confident. We shouldn't have any fears.

It was a victory born more out of strength than quality, which is rare for us.

It was a very balanced match. Milan played well and produced some good scoring chances that unfortunately we did not turn into goals.

It's the first time in a while that I have my complete squad to choose from, that's already a positive sign.

It was an important win for us. We have extended our lead over Inter and need to keep that in the coming games.

It was a good Milan. We played well after being only partially convincing in previous games. We wasted a lot of chances and one has to say that Pagliuca was really good today.

I must say I was more calm on 2-1. We suffered a lot, but we strongly wanted to qualify and we did it by beating a brave opponent.

If we want to have any glimmer of hope there's only one result for us on Sunday night and that is to win.

I don't know how a referee at this level could rule that out. Mamma Mia, we feel hard done by.

I'll take account of things at the end of the season. Now I'm expecting a good finish to the league season.

Lyon are the same away from home as they are at home, they have the same way of playing.

Why do I regret Chelsea? I'm the boss of the richest club in the world. I have not had much time to adjust myself, but I've found a great restaurant! That is the first thing I did when I arrived!

Ronaldo is a unique player for all of his talent and his professionalism. He is a player who is extraordinarily consistent.

I remember Elton John used to be their owner and he is my favourite singer! I hope the match will be an opportunity to meet Elton John!

Casillas saying he wouldn't sign Messi for Madrid? Messi has a place in every team in the world.

Comparing Isco to Zidane isn't ridiculous. He is very close to Zidane in terms of ability, they have a lot of similarities. Zidane is obviously in a better position to judge, and he said Isco isn't there yet but could come close in the future.

Football is the most important of the less important things in the world.

All we lacked was a goal. We played well and controlled the play as we wanted, but we just couldn't break them down.