"It won't come down to goal difference to decide it, " Ancelotti added.

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"The second half was poor, we did not play how we wanted, just long ball and that is not the way we play, " added Ancelotti.

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"We are disappointed but I think that we did a very good job with 10 versus 11 - we played with spirit, with heart, " added Ancelotti.

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"Didier is very close to his best, " added Ancelotti.

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"Fernando played well, " added Ancelotti.

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In addition, there is the added spice that former Champions League winners Mourinho and Ancelotti - the Portuguese with Porto in 2004, the Italian with Milan in 2003 and 2007 - are managers charged with repeating their feat in Europe's premier club competition with their current clubs.

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"I spoke with Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti and our doctors spoke with Chelsea's doctors, " added Capello.

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"We are a young squad but the way we beat Liverpool and Chelsea a few months ago shows the potential they have, " added the Spaniard, referring to Wigan's 3-1 victory over Carlo Ancelotti's side in September.

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