Carlo Ancelotti Opens Up on Where His Love Lies Between Real Madrid and AC Milan

• Carlo Ancelotti has revealed where his affection lies most between Real Madrid and former club, AC Milan
• Regarded as one of the finest to have managed a football club, he has a collection of top clubs on his résumé
• Ancelotti is the first and only manager in history to have triumphed in all of Europe's premier divisions

Carlo Ancelotti has shed light on where his love lies between Real Madrid and AC Milan.

The 63-year-old, widely regarded as the greatest football manager of all time, shares an enormous affiliation with both Madrid and Milan.

According to Sporting News, Ancelotti enjoyed a modest playing career with the Rossoneri but enjoyed an even more spectacular coaching stint with the Italian giants, where he won eight trophies, including two Champions League titles.

At Madrid, the Italian has scooped seven titles across two spells. He further embellished his coaching credentials when he became the first manager to win all of Europe's top five leagues with Los Blancos.

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When asked to pick between the two European giants, Ancelotti diplomatically split his love for AC Milan and Real Madrid.

"Both, 50-50. They are the two clubs I am closest to. Milan because I played there, Real Madrid because it represents the pinnacle in the world of football," he said as quoted by MadridXtra.

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Meanwhile, Ancelotti ruled out the possibility of ever coaching sworn Spanish rivals, FC Barcelona.

The manager has been in the dugout for Europe's top clubs across Germany, England, Italy, Spain, and France.

Having coached at clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Milan, the only big name missing is Barcelona.

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The Italian manager has been repeatedly linked with the Seleção in recent months as his future at the helm of Los Blancos remaining in doubt.

Real Madrid trail Barcelona by 12 points in the race for the La Liga title but are still in the running for the Copa del Rey and the Champions League.