MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid are itching to enjoy European competition back at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Tuesday, after more than 18 months away, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday.

"We can't wait to play in this competition again at the Bernabeu; it's something that really spurs us on, and we have great memories," Ancelotti told a news conference ahead of the Group D game against Champions League debutants Sheriff Tiraspol of Moldova.