Real Madrid will have Carlo Ancelotti back for Chelsea tie
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid will not miss the quarter finals tie against Chelsea FC
Real Madrid boss tested positive for Covid 19 last week but, returned a negative test today. Thus, he will be present for the match against Chelsea FC.
Record champions Real Madrid have been drawn with Chelsea FC for the UCL quarter finals clash.
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Real Madrid faced Chelsea FC last year as well, when Chelsea came out on top to qualify for the finals and eventually win the UCL. The second time in the history they won the UCL.
Zinedine Zidane was the manager of Real Madrid last year. Carlo Ancelotti took over the reigns from Zizou in the summer of 2021.
Real Madrid sit atop the La Liga with FC Barcelona being 12 points behind them but with a game in hand.
Carlo Ancelotti missed the match vs Celta on Saturday. But, there is hope that Carlo would recover by Wenesday.
According to the latest updates, the Italian has recovered. Hence, he will be there for the match against his former team.
The Real Madrid boss will fly to London in his private jet.
He was rumoured to be out yesterday with his son and assistant manager Davide Ancelotti pipped to take charge.
Real Madrid beat a star studded Paris Sant Germain side to qualify for the quarters, whereas Chelsea beat Lille.
A timely Karim Benzema hattrick helped Real Madrid past PSG.
Cesar Azpilicueta and Christian Pulisic scored in Chelsea’ comeback win over Lille. Chelsea won their home leg 2-0.
Winner of the tie between Real Madrid and Chelsea will face Ateltico Madrid or Manchester City in the semi finals.