The Real Madrid boss has guided his side to a semi-final with Bayern Munich and feels the winner of that tie will face Barcelona in May's final at the Allianz Arena.

But Guardiola says he will not be taking the challenge of Roberto Di Matteo's Chelsea side lightly.

"I'm thankful for the confidence he (Mourinho) has in us, but all four teams in the semi-final have a chance," the 41-year-old said.

"It is a team (Chelsea) of great experience, that has fantastic players all over the pitch. It is one of the great teams in Europe.

"It is a team with history in recent years in English football. Competing in the Champions League, they have always been there and have shown themselves capable. We will have to produce good performances to reach the final.

"It is clear that in the semi-finals of the Champions League there is no rival that you can think will be easy."