Jose Mourinho gives Carlo Ancelotti verdict; reveals how Borussia Dortmund could have won at Wembley
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Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho heaped praise on Carlo Ancelotti for his adaptability after Los Blancos won their 15th Champions League title with a win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior clinched victory for Madrid in a final which saw BVB miss plethora of chances in the first half.
Nevertheless, it was ultimately Ancelotti who prevailed and got his hands on his fifth Champions League crown as manager - third with Real Madrid.
When asked about the Italian, TNT Sports pundit Mourinho said: “When they played against Manchester City (in the semi-final) they thought to beat them they had to change the philosophy.
“Ask Real Madrid fans if they were unhappy to see them change the philosophy against City. Ask Real Madrid fans if they were unhappy with the philosophy in the first half.
“He is not a social media coach, he is a proper coach. He comes from the meritocracy.
“Don’t get me wrong, Edin (Terzic, Dortmund coach) did a great job. Football is not about ifs but if they score a goal in the first half I am pretty sure they win.
“I feel sorry for them because they are a very good team.”