Let’s make history tonight, urges Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has called on his team to make history in tonight’s Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Juventus at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid are aiming to become the first title holders to reach the next season’s final in the modern Champions League era — but their task is complicated given Juve’s deserved 2-1 win in last week’s first leg in Turin.

“The team are very focused, very motivated, very excited about the chance to play another final in this competition,” Ancelotti said. “We’re very close to entering the history of this competition. We know the statistics are not with us, but we’re looking forward to doing everything possible to win.”