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Three years later he is in his first European final.\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1607509\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1247539999.jpg\" alt=\"Carlo Ancelotti\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" /> <em>Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid, Joel Matip of Liverpool FC and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid during their 2023 Champions League clash. (Photo: David S Bustamante / Soccrates / Getty Images)</em></p>\r\n<h4><b>Don Carlo</b></h4>\r\nAncelotti, 64, has won almost every trophy available while coaching in countries such as his homeland Italy, as well as in England, France, Germany and now Spain. Throughout these years he has remained relevant and competitive, especially in the Champions League.\r\n\r\nIf the European competition is the equivalent of WrestleMania, Ancelotti is <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Streak_(professional_wrestling)\">the Undertaker</a>. This latest final will add more weight to his already incredible legacy.\r\n\r\nMadrid midfield maestro Jude Bellingham, who has been in exceptional form since joining the Spanish giants from Dortmund before the beginning of this season, highlighted Ancelotti’s managerial qualities recently.\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2176418\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2151552495.jpg\" alt=\"Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" /> <em>Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid (right) in action against Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Munchen at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. 8 May 8 2024. (Photo: Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)</em></p>\r\n\r\n“The sign of a good manager is when he makes you believe you are a bit better. He gives me the freedom to roam,” Bellingham said. “He’s a top person. 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Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid celebrates with team-mate Vinicius Junior and coach Carlo Ancelotti at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. 8 May 2024. (Photo: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
Joselu of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s first goal against Bayern Munich. (Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid, Joel Matip of Liverpool FC and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid during their 2023 Champions League clash. (Photo: David S Bustamante / Soccrates / Getty Images)
Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid (right) in action against Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Munchen at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. 8 May 8 2024. (Photo: Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)