Schalke 04's veteran striker Raul said the German underdogs can afford to dream of the Champions League final after setting up a semi-final clash with giants Manchester United.

Schalke are in the last four of European football's premier domestic competition for the first time in their history after knocking-out holders Inter Milan in Wednesday's quarter-final. Having won the first-leg 5-2 at Inter's San Siro stadium last week, Schalke finished the job off with a 2-1 win at their Veltins Arena stadium.

Raul opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time on Wednesday to extend his record Champions League tally to 71 goals while Inter midfielder Thiago Motta levelled minutes after the restart. Defender Benedikt Hoewedes put the matter beyond doubt with a late winner.

Having knocked out Valencia in the Round of 16 and now holders Inter on their way to the semi-finals, Raul said the sky is the limit for Germany's Royal Blues with the final at Wembley on May 28.