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Carlo Ancelotti announces Bernabeu change ahead of Real Madrid vs Man City
23.04.2023 - 12:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that changes will take place to the Bernabeu pitch ahead of Manchester City's visit in the Champions League.
On Saturday evening, the playing surface in the Spanish capital was noticeably poor as Real moved within eight points of their fierce rivals Barcelona. Marco Asensio and Eder Militao scored either side of half time to secure the three points for Ancelotti's men.
However, after the match focus turned to the pitch with Ancelotti pledging it will be sorted before the Blues visit on Tuesday, May 9. "We always have a good atmosphere at home and the players enjoy having the fans behind them," the former Everton boss explained.
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"But, the pitch is a problem. They’re working on it and hopefully they can find a solution. It’s clear that the building works are having an effect and that’s not a surprise. They’ll change it before the Manchester City game."
Plans to redevelop the Bernabeu were approved in September 2018 with work beginning in June 2019. Initially, it was expected that the work would be completed in late 2022 or early 2023. It is now believed that the stadium will be completed in September or October this year.
City return to Madrid next month for the first time since their heartbreaking Champions League semi-final exit last season. Should they be victorious over two legs, they will face either AC Milan or Inter in the final.
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