Carlo: Anfield will inspire Cristiano

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says a hostile Anfield atmosphere on Wednesday will inspire Cristiano Ronaldo.

Los Blancos face Liverpool in the group stages of the Champions League and Ancelotti, speaking to the Sun in the third part of an exclusive interview, is convinced it is a stage on which the Portuguese will revel.

“Cristiano is always super-motivated but if the atmosphere is hostile then that will motivate him even more.

“But no, he will not be even more motivated because it is Liverpool and he is a former Manchester United player,” said Ancelotti (smiling), while also admitting he is a fan of the Premier League outfit.

“I’ve followed Liverpool since 1984 after facing them with Roma in the European Cup Final, when we lost on penalties.

“It’s always been a club that excites me. The ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ they sing is incredible. Nobody sings an anthem like Liverpool fans.

“Tomorrow, before the game, I’m going to go out onto the pitch early because I want to hear them sing it.

“I’m so excited…sometimes I look for it on the internet and put it on for my friends. It’s something really unique, seriously.

“I remember when we played them in Istanbul [in the Champions League Final] and we were winning 3-0 at the break.

“There were 45,000 Liverpool fans in the ground singing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ for 10 minutes. It was incredible and for an Italian it was a shock

“In Italy if you are losing 3-0 they don’t just make fun of you, they throw stones. It is one of the greatest memories of my career.

“I don’t think it was fundamental in Liverpool’s comeback, but it helped,” he admitted.

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