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The Dream: Breaking Champions League Records
Das Mindset eines Gewinners - Carlo Ancelotti über sein Erfolgsgeheimnis
Carlo Ancelotti ist der erfolgreichste Vereinstrainer der Welt. Er hat einige der prestigeträchtigsten europäischen Mannschaften AC Mailand, Juventus Turin, Paris St. Germain, Bayern München, Chelsea London und Real Madrid. In allen fünf europäischen Top-Ligen (Premier League, La Liga, La Ligue, Serie A und Bundesliga) wurden seine Teams Landesmeister, doch am beeindruckendsten ist seine Bilanz in der Champions fünf Triumphe als Trainer, zwei als Spieler.Nach seinem Bestsellererfolg »Quiet leadership« (2017), in dem er seine Führungsphilosophie als Fußballmanager anekdotenreich schilderte, erzählt Carlo Ancelotti in seinem neuen Buch fesselnd davon, wie jeder einzelne dieser sieben Champions-League-Siege zustande kam, und lässt dabei immer wieder Geschichten und Anekdoten aus seiner einzigartigen Sportlerkarriere einfließ wie er schon als Kind davon träumte, eines Tages die Trophäe in die Höhe zu stemmen, was an jedem Triumph das Besondere und emotional Anrührende war und welche Lehren er gerade aus seinen verheerenden Niederlagen ziehen konnte.Mit 8-seitiger Farbtafel
Carlo Ancelotti ist der erfolgreichste Vereinstrainer der Welt. Er hat einige der prestigeträchtigsten europäischen Mannschaften AC Mailand, Juventus Turin, Paris St. Germain, Bayern München, Chelsea London und Real Madrid. In allen fünf europäischen Top-Ligen (Premier League, La Liga, La Ligue, Serie A und Bundesliga) wurden seine Teams Landesmeister, doch am beeindruckendsten ist seine Bilanz in der Champions fünf Triumphe als Trainer, zwei als Spieler.Nach seinem Bestsellererfolg »Quiet leadership« (2017), in dem er seine Führungsphilosophie als Fußballmanager anekdotenreich schilderte, erzählt Carlo Ancelotti in seinem neuen Buch fesselnd davon, wie jeder einzelne dieser sieben Champions-League-Siege zustande kam, und lässt dabei immer wieder Geschichten und Anekdoten aus seiner einzigartigen Sportlerkarriere einfließ wie er schon als Kind davon träumte, eines Tages die Trophäe in die Höhe zu stemmen, was an jedem Triumph das Besondere und emotional Anrührende war und welche Lehren er gerade aus seinen verheerenden Niederlagen ziehen konnte.Mit 8-seitiger Farbtafel
304 pages, Paperback
Published December 30, 2025
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January 8, 2026
Not enough insight. more a list of events
June 10, 2026
وصف للاحداث اكثر من ما هو كلام عن ما وراء الكواليس
November 15, 2025
An excellent book from the great Carlo Ancelotti focusing on his impressive record in the champions league and some of the star players and teams he has managed over the years.
April 4, 2026
If you are a football fan you are naturally going to love this book, it charts Carlo's career from his playing days all the way up to his appointment as the national team manager of Brazil.
The only criticism and it could come from some bias, i dont feel one chapter was quite enough for his time at Chelsea, now i am a Chelsea supporter so naturally would want to hear more from his time during that period.
The only criticism and it could come from some bias, i dont feel one chapter was quite enough for his time at Chelsea, now i am a Chelsea supporter so naturally would want to hear more from his time during that period.
March 21, 2026
A fun read. For much of the book, it was simply match reports, but there was some good insight. Big respect to Carlo. The Champions League GOAT. 🐐
October 1, 2026
Having thoroughly enjoyed Quiet Leadership: Winning Hearts, Minds and Matches, I was eager to read The Dream, and it did not disappoint.
While Quiet Leadership focused on Carlo Ancelotti's philosophy of managing people, building trust, and creating winning environments, The Dream feels like the continuation of that story in action. It chronicles one of football's most extraordinary managerial careers as Ancelotti continues to break records, redefine success, and cement his status as the most successful coach in Champions League history.
What stands out most is Ancelotti's humility. Despite managing some of the biggest clubs in world football and working with many of the game's greatest players, he never presents himself as a tactical genius above everyone else. Instead, the book reinforces the leadership qualities that made Quiet Leadership so compelling: emotional intelligence, calm decision-making, adaptability, and an unwavering belief in treating people with respect.
The stories from his time at Real Madrid and other elite clubs provide fascinating insight into the pressures of modern football. Rather than focusing solely on trophies and statistics, Ancelotti explores the relationships, challenges, and moments that shaped his journey. His reflections on leadership, teamwork, and handling expectations are just as valuable for readers outside football as they are for fans of the sport.
What I particularly appreciated was how authentic the book feels. Ancelotti writes with the same warmth, wisdom, and understated confidence that have become his trademarks. There is no ego here, just honest reflections from someone who has achieved the game's highest honours while staying true to his principles.
For anyone who enjoyed Quiet Leadership, The Dream is a must-read. Together, the two books paint a complete picture of a leader who proves that success does not always come from being the loudest voice in the room. Sometimes, it comes from understanding people, building trust, and allowing excellence to flourish.
An inspiring, insightful, and thoroughly enjoyable read from one of football's greatest managers.
While Quiet Leadership focused on Carlo Ancelotti's philosophy of managing people, building trust, and creating winning environments, The Dream feels like the continuation of that story in action. It chronicles one of football's most extraordinary managerial careers as Ancelotti continues to break records, redefine success, and cement his status as the most successful coach in Champions League history.
What stands out most is Ancelotti's humility. Despite managing some of the biggest clubs in world football and working with many of the game's greatest players, he never presents himself as a tactical genius above everyone else. Instead, the book reinforces the leadership qualities that made Quiet Leadership so compelling: emotional intelligence, calm decision-making, adaptability, and an unwavering belief in treating people with respect.
The stories from his time at Real Madrid and other elite clubs provide fascinating insight into the pressures of modern football. Rather than focusing solely on trophies and statistics, Ancelotti explores the relationships, challenges, and moments that shaped his journey. His reflections on leadership, teamwork, and handling expectations are just as valuable for readers outside football as they are for fans of the sport.
What I particularly appreciated was how authentic the book feels. Ancelotti writes with the same warmth, wisdom, and understated confidence that have become his trademarks. There is no ego here, just honest reflections from someone who has achieved the game's highest honours while staying true to his principles.
For anyone who enjoyed Quiet Leadership, The Dream is a must-read. Together, the two books paint a complete picture of a leader who proves that success does not always come from being the loudest voice in the room. Sometimes, it comes from understanding people, building trust, and allowing excellence to flourish.
An inspiring, insightful, and thoroughly enjoyable read from one of football's greatest managers.
July 31, 2026
Quem me conhece bem sabe que sou um ignorante quando o assunto é futebol e foi por conta do atual patrocínio à CBF que eu quis entender mais da história e trajetória do Carlo Ancelotti, o atual técnico da Seleção Brasileira. Acredito que para ter uma boa relação com seus parceiros, e exercitar a tão falada “empatia”, é preciso estudar e aprender.
O livro é bem legal para quem gosta de bastidores e quer entender o funcionamento dos bastidores do futebol de elite. O livro detalha desde o seu histórico como jogador até suas vitórias e derrotas como técnico, passando pela forma como ele equilibra as complexas relações com dirigentes de clubes e os atletas. Confesso que achei divertido até descobrir a origem do famoso hábito de mascar chicletes ao longo dos jogos, além de ver de perto a admiração sincera e o respeito que ele tem por jogadores da nossa equipe atual, com foco especial no Vini Jr.
Queria ter acabado o livro antes do término da Copa (e da eliminação do Brasil), mas a rotina do trabalho não permitiu. Porém, como bom brasileiro, terminar o livro me deixou mais esperançoso sobre este novo ciclo que se inicia com a nossa Seleção. Fico até ansioso para ver como tudo vai se desenhar no caminho até 2026, ainda mais sabendo que quatro anos é um ciclo bastante longo dentro das dinâmicas e histórias compartilhadas por Carlo.
O livro é bem legal para quem gosta de bastidores e quer entender o funcionamento dos bastidores do futebol de elite. O livro detalha desde o seu histórico como jogador até suas vitórias e derrotas como técnico, passando pela forma como ele equilibra as complexas relações com dirigentes de clubes e os atletas. Confesso que achei divertido até descobrir a origem do famoso hábito de mascar chicletes ao longo dos jogos, além de ver de perto a admiração sincera e o respeito que ele tem por jogadores da nossa equipe atual, com foco especial no Vini Jr.
Queria ter acabado o livro antes do término da Copa (e da eliminação do Brasil), mas a rotina do trabalho não permitiu. Porém, como bom brasileiro, terminar o livro me deixou mais esperançoso sobre este novo ciclo que se inicia com a nossa Seleção. Fico até ansioso para ver como tudo vai se desenhar no caminho até 2026, ainda mais sabendo que quatro anos é um ciclo bastante longo dentro das dinâmicas e histórias compartilhadas por Carlo.
June 8, 2026
You need to be a football fan to read this, it's not for a general reader. Some reviewers state it is more like a list of matches, but that is what genuine football fans will be interested in.
He has humility and involves the team in half time discussions more than other managers, is what I took from this. He keeps things simple compared to other managers, prefers to counter attack when teams press his team. If you have a solid defence and a stellar attack, this seems to work fine!
It is quite something to win 5 Champions Leagues as a manager (and 2 as a player). Some may say "yes, but look at the teams he managed". If that was the case then people like Sir Alex Ferguson would have won more than 2, Pep Guardiola would have won more than 1 at Man City. Arguably, the only teams that should be able to win it are PSG, Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich or Barcelona if it was based on money alone, but in the tier below that you have Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Dortmund, Atletico, the two Milan teams, Juventus and others.
With all those teams (14) desperate to get their hands on it, it is amazing that Ancelotti was able to win it 5 times.
He has humility and involves the team in half time discussions more than other managers, is what I took from this. He keeps things simple compared to other managers, prefers to counter attack when teams press his team. If you have a solid defence and a stellar attack, this seems to work fine!
It is quite something to win 5 Champions Leagues as a manager (and 2 as a player). Some may say "yes, but look at the teams he managed". If that was the case then people like Sir Alex Ferguson would have won more than 2, Pep Guardiola would have won more than 1 at Man City. Arguably, the only teams that should be able to win it are PSG, Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich or Barcelona if it was based on money alone, but in the tier below that you have Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Dortmund, Atletico, the two Milan teams, Juventus and others.
With all those teams (14) desperate to get their hands on it, it is amazing that Ancelotti was able to win it 5 times.
July 21, 2026
Give this a miss if you’re looking to gain any personal insight or anecdotes about Ancelotti’s great achievements in the Champions League. The book reads like a robotic narration of chronological events - any decent AI tool could have written this without any input from the protagonist/supposed author.
June 19, 2026
The first half is top because of the emotional relation to Milan and the players. The second half would've been if he was a bit more self critical and acknowledged some of his mistakes at PSG, Bayern and so on. Good read and nice insights overall.
March 17, 2026
Demasiado escueto para mí gusto. No profundiza. Es aceptable, sin más.
August 4, 2026
You can read my review (in Slovene) at https://maticpise.com/2026/08/31/the-...
November 20, 2025
If this man can get sacked anyone can‼️‼️
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