article_snippet.sent: Carlo Ancelotti, meanwhile, resisted the opportunity to get Carlo Ancelotti excuses in early ahead of the game at the Santiago Bernabeu.
article_snippet.sent: Despite facing Atletico forward Mario Mandzukic without four members of Carlo Ancelotti first team, Carlo Ancelotti said: ‘I have the best squad in the world and it is more important to Carlo Ancelotti who is playing than who is not’.
article_snippet.sent: Carlo Ancelotti watches Carlo Ancelotti players during the training session ahead of the crucial Champions League tie .
article_snippet.sent: Left back Marcelo Vieira, meanwhile, is suspended as Ancelotti aims to end a seven-game winless streak against Simeone.
article_snippet.sent: Ancelotti is expected to play Gareth Bale in midfield alongside Toni Kroos and Isco, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo in attack with James Rodriguez and Javier Hernandez or Jese.