Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has hit out at this season's new Champions League format in the wake of the first edition of the ‘league phase’ coming to a close this week.

European champion Real Madrid is very close to hitting its best form, manager Carlo Ancelotti said ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash at French side Brest.

Carlo Ancelotti and his team won their Champions League match, but after the game, the Real Madrid head coach explained why he did not like the new competition layout.