Carlo Ancelotti has defended Real Madrid’s decision to boycott last year’s Ballon d’Or awards ahead of his team’s Champions League playoff at Manchester City.

Carlo Ancelotti defends Real Madrid's decision to boycott the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony after Vinicius Júnior was overlooked, as he faces Rodri’s Manchester City.

Rodri scooped the award ahead of Vinícius Jr, prompting all of the Real Madrid entourage to boycott the ceremony in protest. And, playing on that and their Oasis links, Manchester City took time ahead of kick off to troll the current UCL holders in the best way possible.

Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid’s decision to boycott last year’s Ballon d’Or awards ahead of his team’s Champions League playoff against Manchester City.

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said “anything can happen at the Bernabeu” ahead of the second leg of their Champions League play-off against Manchester City. The LaLiga champions came from behind twice to win 3-2 at the Etihad on Tuesday night.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted that he "can't find a solution" to his side's repeated failure to defend a lead after giving up two late goals in a dramatic Champions League loss at home to Real Madrid on Tuesday night.