Happy when Madrid qualified for the Semifinals. I thought Madrid would fail but I was wrong. Madrid have made history, they were able to thwart Man City to the semi-finals. Last year they failed because of Man City. For now they are able to turn things around. I'm sure a lot of people who lose bet. But next they have to fight Munich, it's Anceloti's tough task. But I'm quite optimistic Madrid will qualify for the FInal. Because the toughest opponent I think is only Man City.
Last year City succeeded for one reason only - Real Madrid were without a striker (and all the other contenders were also in crisis). Maybe last year City would have won the Champions League even if the competitors had been in optimal shape, but the fact remains: their only success was achieved during a season of crisis for everyone else. That's why it makes me laugh when City are called the strongest team (and Pep is a good coach), they never jumped above their heads. That is why they will always remain a money bag and greatness will be with other clubs.
Last season in the UEFA Champions League competition, Real Madrid were eliminated from the competition in the semi finals by Manchester City in a convincing fashion which is why many people were still of the opinion that Madrid will likely gave same humiliation when the travel to the Etihad for the second leg of their quarter final encounter with the English champions but to their surprise, Real Madrid delivered a great performance to reach the semi final and send Pep Guardiola's men parking from the competition.
My belief in the Real Madrid team this season has be unflinching because of how impressive and formidable they've been all season and against Manchester City, I knew that Carlo Ancelotti's men were surely going to win the tie.