Real Madrid defeated Chelsea of London (2-0) in the return leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on the sum of two meetings (2-0, 2-0) and reached the semifinals of the tournament.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti became a Champions League semi-finalist as a coach for the ninth time in his career. Only Spaniard Josep Guardiola had managed to achieve such a feat before - only he had led his sides to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals nine times before yesterday.
However, as early as this evening Guardiola may become the sole record-holder in the number of exits to the semifinals of the main European Cup tournament as a coach. Manchester City, led by the Spanish specialist, play Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The first leg of the encounter between the opponents ended in a major victory of the English giants with a score of 3-0, and the return match Bayern and Manchester City will hold today. Thus, Guardiola stands a good chance of becoming the first coach in history to lead his side to the Champions League semifinals for the 10th time.
We should add that in the 1/2 finals of the Champions League Real Madrid will play the winner of the pair Bayern - Manchester City.