Carlo Ancelotti prepares Brazil for upcoming match against Japan
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Carlo Ancelotti is set to lead Brazil in their upcoming match against Japan, scheduled for Monday. Ancelotti's reputation as a decisive coach is underscored by his past experiences, during the 2022 Champions League semi-final where his strategies contributed significantly to Real Madrid's success. In that match, Real Madrid faced Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu, managing to overturn a deficit with strategic substitutions and plays late in the match. Ancelotti's preparations will be critical in shaping Brazil's approach for the game against Japan.
- •Ancelotti will coach Brazil against Japan on Monday.
- •He has a history of strategic playoff success.
- •Real Madrid's turnaround against Manchester City exemplifies his approach.
- •Over 60,000 fans attended the pivotal Champions League match.
- 8:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Father figure Carlo Ancelotti will have a plan for Brazil. He always has a plan
"For anyone outside the dressing room it is hard to predict what the Mister will do but he will be prepared for Japan on Monday The 2022 Champions League semi-final. The Santiago Bernabéu. More than 60,000 fans in the stands, and Manchester City leading 1-0. I was on the Real Madrid bench when Carlo Ancelotti called me over and told me to get on the pitch, play aggressively and decide the match. I stepped on to the field in the 68th minute. In the 90th minute, I equalised but we still trailed by a goal on aggregate. We restarted, and the next minute I scored again to force extra time. We won and the rest is history: another title for the club after beating Liverpool in the final. I bring up this moment to highlight how important coaches are to a team’s journey and how decisive they are in a player’s career, doing work that often goes unseen by the public. Continue reading...
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