The Dream

Breaking Champions League Records

By: Carlo Ancelotti

Narrated by: James Horncastle

Brought to you by Penguin.

One of the greatest football managers of our time tells the story of his illustrious career through his record-breaking seven Champions League wins

Carlo Ancelotti has won domestic titles in all of Europe's top five leagues, with teams including AC Milan, Juventus, Paris St Germain, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Yet the accolade that truly sets him apart from his contemporaries is his track record in the Champions League. As a player, Ancelotti lifted the trophy twice; as a manager he brought Champions League glory to his teams a remarkable five times.

As he embarks on an exciting new era of his career as the manager of Brazil, Ancelotti reflects on his love of the world’s most sought-after title. The Dream is a rich football memoir that takes you inside the mind of a winner. From dreaming of the trophy as a child, to the key games, players and moments of each campaign, we build a unique sense of a great tactician at work, as well as an intimate portrait of club football’s greatest competition.

© Carlo Ancelotti 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Amazing insights

Carlo Ancelotti did an phenomenal job explaining his history with the Champions League and sharing his stories of those seasons, triumphs, and losses. Highly recommend.