Carlo Ancelotti believes Juventus can win the Champions League and “threaten the Spanish hegemony.”

The Bianconeri lost the Final to Barcelona last season, but this time round there are five Liga teams involved because Sevilla qualified as winners of the Europa League.

“I have been fortunate enough to win the Champions League three times as a Coach, twice with Milan and once at Real Madrid,” he told Spanish newspaper Marca.

Carlo Ancelotti believes Juventus can win the Champions League and “threaten the Spanish hegemony.”

The Bianconeri lost the Final to Barcelona last season, but this time round there are five Liga teams involved because Sevilla qualified as winners of the Europa League.

“I have been fortunate enough to win the Champions League three times as a Coach, twice with Milan and once at Real Madrid,” he told Spanish newspaper Marca.

“I must admit I have a special affection for that tournament. The biggest talking point this season will be seeing if the Spanish sides continue to dominate, but there are many sides who can compete for the trophy and threaten the Spanish hegemony.

“These include Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Juventus.

“For Barcelona the challenge is to win the Champions League for two years in a row. I can guarantee that will be one of the toughest ever tests, as no side in the history of the Champions League has managed it.

“We went very close at Real Madrid last year, but then lost to Juventus in the semi-final.”

Ancelotti was controversially sacked by the Merengues and replaced by former Napoli boss Rafa Benitez.

“I know what it means to coach Real Madrid and I wish him all the best. I have a lot of respect for his work. I wish Real Madrid all the best.

“I think the time has come for me to take a step back and relax. I am very happy with my experience at Real Madrid.

“Over 20 years as a Coach I’ve been at some of the best clubs in the world: Juventus, Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.

“I think that after a year of rest, I will return with more energy. This year I tend to spend long periods in Madrid and London with my family.”

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