Carlo Ancelotti has responded to Pep Guardiola regarding the fixture schedule. According to TheđãđốiđầulạiPepGuardiolavềlịchthiđấ Mirror, the Italian manager emphasized that having more than one day off does not affect the quality of the match. In the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Manchester City will have a highly anticipated encounter with Real Madrid. Continuously competing in three tournaments has led the reigning English Premier League champions to face a very congested schedule. They will have to play four matches in a span of ten days. Pep Guardiola criticized Real Madrid for having more rest days in a recent interview. Upon hearing this information, Carlo Ancelotti immediately responded. "I think it's okay. They have a more complicated schedule. This is modern football, and it seems that we have a slight advantage, but it will not affect the match. I actually like the way the match is managed today, and I prefer a slightly lower intensity," he said (as reported by The Mirror). Ancelotti also criticized Real Madrid for their lack of ball control, decisiveness, and laziness. "We were really bad," he said. Carlo Ancelotti has fired back at Pep Guardiola regarding the fixture schedule. Having more than one day off also benefits Real Madrid in terms of physical stamina. However, this only plays a small role in this important showdown.