<!-- Article Start --> <h3 style="text-align: justify">As Atletico prepare to host FC Barcelona, former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Diego Simeone's men are capable of winning a second La Liga title in three years.</h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify"></h3> <p style="text-align: justify">Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti won the UEFA Champions League when with Real in 2013-14, but were beaten by Diego Simone's Atletico Madrid to the title that year.</p> . <p style="text-align: justify">Simeone and his team finished third last year, but still managed to destroy a hapless Real Madrid 4-0.</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify">Ancelotti backs Atletico for title challenge</h3> <p style="text-align: justify">Ancelotti feels that much like in the past seasons, Atletico will once again be a force to be reckoned with.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"It will be the same as the past three seasons," he was quoted saying by <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2015/09/08/15165742/ancelotti-simeone-is-a-major-threat-to-barcelona-and-real">Goal.com</a>. "This year Atletico Madrid will be very strong, they are going to be a big threat to Barcelona and Real Madrid.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"Simeone is a manager who knows how to get the best out of his players, so matching up to them on the pitch will be very difficult."</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify">Ancelotti reveals his respect for Benitez</h3> <p style="text-align: justify">Ancelotti was sacked as the manager of Real Madrid following a trophy-less season. He was replaced in the Madrid dugout by Rafael Benitez, the former Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC manager.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"I know first hand what it is like to train Real Madrid," Ancelotti continued.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"I wish Rafa Benitez the best, I have a lot of respect for his work. I can only say that he has a great squad under his charge and that is because I was fortunate enough to coach them for the last two seasons."</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Real Madrid are currently two points adrift of Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona who have won both their opening games.</p> <!-- Article End -->