UEFA Champions League: Chelsea vs Real Madrid live
Preview
A repeat of last year’s Champions League semi-final comes off this season in the quarter-finals when Chelsea host Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge this evening. The match kicks off at 7:00 pm(GMT) with French referee Clement Turpin in charge as center referee. Both teams come into today’s game in good form as a win for either side today will be important going into the second leg.
Chelsea have won four of their last five competitive games, surprisingly losing their last competitive game 4-1 to Brentford. The Blues have lost one game so far in the Champions League this season, winning six of their eight games. A win for Thomas Tuchel’s men today will be huge when the Blues travel away to Madrid next week.
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Real Madrid are in great form coming into today’s game, winning four of their last five competitive games. Their last game was a 2-1 away win over Celta Vigo with Karim Benzema smashing in two penalties. With six wins and two losses in their eight Champions League games so far, Real Madrid will fancy themselves for the win today at the Bridge.
Head-to-head
The last five meetings between Chelsea and Real Madrid have seen two wins each for both teams and a draw. Their last meeting was in the second leg of their semi-final encounter in the Champions League last season, with goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount sending Thomas Tuchel’s men to the final which they eventually won.
Prediction
Chelsea have been impressive this season in the UCL. The Blues defense have been rock solid, keeping four clean sheets so far in the competition. However, Real Madrid are a force to reckon in Europe considering their success in the Champions League over the years. Comparing the crop of players on both sides and what’s at stake today, a win for Chelsea or a draw is the most probable outcome.
