LISBON (Reuters) - Carlo Ancelotti promised a heady mix of spectacular football and trophies when he took over at Real Madrid, the holy grail for coaches handed the reins of the world's richest club by income.
Although he has not consistently managed the former in his debut season at the Bernabeu, the Italian is on the verge of delivering the record-extending 10th European crown - that has eluded Real since their last continental triumph in 2002 - to add to this term's King's Cup success.
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