According to reports, last night at the Bernabeu, Mikel Arteta ran into Carlo Ancelotti in the stadium corridors after the press conference. Ancelotti warmly congratulated Arteta, showing he was impressed by the young manager’s tactical display.

Arteta has not yet won any trophies with Arsenal, but last night his name was etched into the club’s history. This is only the third time Arsenal has reached the Champions League semifinals, and the Gunners will never forget Arteta.

The two previous times Arsenal reached the Champions League semifinals were under Arsene Wenger—in 2006, when they lost to Barcelona in the final, and in 2009, when they were defeated by Manchester United in the semifinals.

Comparisons between Arteta and Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger are inevitable. Wenger led the club for 22 years, while Arteta has only been in charge for five.

Arteta’s achievement last night has elevated him to Wenger’s stature in the eyes of many fans. Arsenal supporters believe any other manager would have set up a defensive approach after the 3-0 first-leg win, but Arteta’s team went for victory even at the Bernabeu. Mikel Arteta is undoubtedly the biggest winner of the night—the conqueror of the Bernabeu.