Real Madrid and Arsenal... Will Ancelotti's black coat bring luck back to Real Madrid?

Carlo Ancelotti, the veteran coach of Real Madrid, is preparing for a crucial encounter against Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, but this time in his own unique way... His famous black wool coat is back in the spotlight.

The Italian coach, known for his strong belief in superstitions, sees this coat as a symbol of good luck, and has decided to wear it again in hopes of turning the tables and achieving a miracle at the "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium.

Real Madrid lost 3-0 in the first leg, meaning they need to win by a margin of four goals if they want to reach the semi-finals, a task that is not easy, but not impossible in Ancelotti's dictionary, especially when it comes to the superstitions he believes have helped him achieve many successes.

The Spanish newspaper "Marca" revealed on Saturday that the coach will return to wearing his black coat, which he usually wears in crucial moments.

It is known that Ancelotti attaches great importance to details outside the field, as he once changed the team's hotel before facing Manchester City last season, after losing in the same stadium following a stay at the same hotel a year before.

In May last year, before the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, Ancelotti said:

"I know that not believing in superstitions may bring bad luck. Yes, I fully believe in them, as we achieve a lot through them."

All eyes are now on the field, but for Ancelotti, one of the most important elements of winning may have already begun... from his wardrobe.