Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is full of praise for Real Madrid rival Carlo Ancelotti.
Atletico meet Real in the Champions League quarterfinals this week.
Of his rivalry with Ancelotti, Simeone stated: "I have a great admiration for him - first as a man.
"He's a man highly respected, very capable and who does not vary his speech whether in defeat or victory.
"I am proud to compete against the best."