Carlo Ancelotti Makes Champions League History After Real Madrid's Win Over Man City

• Real Madrid have reached the final of the Champions League after beating Manchester City on Wednesday night
• Karim Benzema and Rodrygo were the hero for Real Madrid in this tie netting the important goals for them
• Coach Carlo Ancelotti will now be appearing in five Champions League final as manager which is brilliant record

Carlo Ancelotti has become the first football manager in history to reach the final of the Champions League five times following his side's win over Manchester City.

Manchester City would have themselves to blame on Wednesday night, 4 May, for not holding to their 1-0 lead thereby conceding two late goals from Rodrygo to push the match into extra time.

And at the extra time, Karim Benzema who is the man of the moment scored the winner for Real Madrid via a penalty for Los Blancos to win the clash 3-1.

Ancelotti and his wards however qualified for the Champions League final 6-5 on aggregate and will face Liverpool in the final.

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What are the other time Carlo Ancelotti reached the final?

According to the report on Complete Sports, Carlo Ancelotti has reached his fifth UEFA Champions League final (2003, 2005 and 2007 with AC Milan, 2014 and 2022 with Real Madrid).

It is the most of any manager in the competition’s history.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti explains viral photo of him smoking ‘Big’ cigar

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Carlo Ancelotti opened up on his picture of him smoking a cigarette during Real Madrid's La Liga title celebrations.

Ancelotti, who is in his second stint with Real Madrid, led the White Angels to league success over the weekend when they thrashed Espanyol 4-0 to wrap up their 35th La Liga crown.

Following his side's success over the weekend, Ancelotti and his players basked in uncontrolled joy and celebrations.

He was captured in a photo with Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Rodrygo Goes with the experienced trainer smoking a big brown cigarette, with the photograph going viral.

Explaining why he posed with the cigarette, Ancelotti confirmed he does not smoke but rather his holding the cigarette was only for the picture but not a sign of his lifestyle.