Ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League round of 16 clash against Atletico Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti shared his admiration for Diego Simeone, claiming that the Atleti boss has the same quality and ideas as him.

However, when asked about Ancelotti’s comments, Simeone responded with an even greater compliment for the Real Madrid manager.

“It’s clear that Ancelotti is much better than me,” Simeone admitted during his press conference.

Ancelotti has historically had the upper hand over Simeone, including a famous victory in the 2014 Champions League final. Now, the two tacticians prepare to face off once again in another crucial European encounter.