The Champions League is a prestigious European soccer competition. - Terzic discusses Ancelotti as an inspiration for aspiring young trainers.
Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid brings together two coaching generations. Before the Champions League final, Borussia Dortmund's head coach Edin Terzic showed respect towards Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid's legendary manager. "I greatly admire him," Terzic said about Real Madrid's coach, who boasts a record of four Champions League wins.
"He didn't just win with one team, but with various teams from different countries and cultures," the 41-year-old added. "He was not successful for a short time, but for over two decades as a coach." This marks Terzic's first attempt at a Champions League final, while Ancelotti has won two titles with AC Milan (2003, 2007) and two with Real Madrid (2014, 2022), making him the club's top coach in history. "He's a great example for any aspiring young coach."
Ancelotti, on the other hand, who won two titles with AC Milan (2003, 2007) and two with the Madrid side (2014, 2022), surprisingly contemplated the situation. "When you reach a final, success and failure are so close that you naturally worry it may not work out," said the 64-year-old, who also claimed two European Cup titles as a player. "This isn't the first time I've been here. I hope it won't be my last."
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Terzic and his Borussia Dortmund team will face Ancelotti's Real Madrid in the Champions League final, taking place in London, England. The German team looks up to Ancelotti, who has an impressive record of winning the Champions League with both Milan and Real Madrid. Despite his achievements, Ancelotti remains humble, expressing concerns about the unpredictability of the final. Terzic, meanwhile, sees Ancelotti as an inspiration for aspiring coaches, citing his success with various teams from different countries. This will be Terzic's first Champions League final, while Ancelotti aims to add another title to his successful career, which began as a player in Germany.
