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Ralf’s rallying call
Ralf Rangnick has called on Manchester United fans to play their part against Atletico Madrid tonight.
United host Atleti in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at Old Trafford after a 1-1 draw in Madrid two weeks ago.
The German, 63, believes the home faithful played a huge role in their 3-2 win over Tottenham on Saturday — and wants more of the same under the lights.
Rangnick said: “Like in the game against Spurs, we need our players and supporters to be on top form.
“Antonio Conte said it was a very difficult atmosphere for them to play in, and that’s probably one of the biggest compliments you can get if the opposition manager says that after the game.
“We had a team against Spurs that just wanted to win that game. It became obvious and the supporters played a vital role because they realised how much we wanted to win. Tomorrow will be similar.
“Our supporters play a vital role and it’s always a very special atmosphere at Old Trafford, even more so in European games.
“In the end they can be our 12th and 13th player on the pitch and make the difference, making it a very special experience for everyone.
“In the end it’s up to us. We have to create those moments and then the rest will come from our fantastic supporters.”
Ancelotti’s Real warning
Real Madrid thrashed Mallorca 3-0 to go 10 points clear of Sevilla at the top of LaLiga last night but Carlo Ancelotti is in no mood for celebrating just yet.
Vinicius Jr opened the scoring shortly after half-time before Karim Benzema’s brace ensured the leaders continued their march to the title.
But boss Ancelotti was quick to pour cold water on any premature celebrations, reminding reporters that he has lost from positions of strength before.
The Italian, 62, was AC Milan’s boss when they threw away a 3-0 half-time lead to Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League final — eventually losing on penalties in Istanbul.
He said: “Nothing changes. On Sunday [when Sevilla play Barcelona], we have to win and take advantage of the fact that the team is very well physically.
“I know how you lose a Champions League final when winning 3-0, it happened!”
Eriksen’s return
Christian Eriksen has been named in the Denmark squad for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
The 30-year-old signed for Brentford in January after eight months on the sidelines and Danish boss Kasper Hjulmand has recalled him already.
Eriksen’s collapse on the pitch in the game against Finland shocked the world of football and there were fears he would not play again.
But he now looks set to make his comeback for the Danes in friendlies against the Netherlands and Serbia at the end of the month.
The game against the Dutch will be played at the Johan Cruyff Arena, where Eriksen began his professional career for Ajax, before the friendly against Serbia at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium — the pitch on which he collapsed.
Both are sure to be emotional occasions for the ex-Tottenham playmaker.
