Carlo Ancelotti gives AC Milan Atletico Madrid advice

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he has given AC Milan advice ahead of their last-16 Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Milan are currently managed by Clarence Seedorf, who played under Ancelotti during his time at the San Siro, and the Italian has confirmed that talks have taken place regarding Atletico.

"He's a partner and a friend," Ancelotti told Corriere dello Sport. "It was inevitable that he'd request information. He knows how to deal with it. He's completely into his role. He has great ideas.

"Atletico play in the image of their coach. I remember Simeone as a player. He's smart tactically and gave it all.

"So his team are like him: strong, compact, with the mentality of a fighter. Milan must be careful about the counter-attack and set pieces."

Ancelotti's side beat Atletico twice in the Copa del Rey earlier this month.