Carlo Ancelotti: "I don't know who the favorite is"

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he does not know who the favorite is for Wednesday's Champions League match against Barcelona.

The two Spanish giants meet at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of their semi-final tie, with both teams in good form.

Real Madrid have won their last five matches in all competitions, while Barcelona have won their last four.

Ancelotti said he expects a close match and that both teams have a chance of winning.

"I don't know who the favorite is," Ancelotti said in a press conference on Tuesday. "Both teams are very good and have a chance of winning."

"We have a lot of respect for Barcelona, but we also have a lot of confidence in our own team.

"We know it will be a difficult match, but we are ready for it."

Barcelona coach Xavi also said he expects a close match.

"It will be a very difficult match," Xavi said. "Real Madrid are a great team and they have a lot of quality."

"But we are also a great team and we have a lot of quality.

"We know it will be a difficult match, but we are ready for it."

The match between Real Madrid and Barcelona is one of the most anticipated matches of the season.

The two teams are the most successful clubs in Spanish history and have a long history of rivalry.

The match is expected to be a sell-out and will be watched by millions of people around the world.