Chelsea play hosts to Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in the second FA Cup semi final with both sides looking to secure a berth in the finals to square off against Liverpool.
Thomas Tuchel was in for a setback with his Chelsea side unable to retain the Champions League crown but a spirited showing against Real Madrid gives them much-needed confidence heading into Sunday’s contest on home turf.
The Blues were sent crashing out of the Champions League midweek despite a 3-2 win at the Santiago Bernabeu over Real Madrid who progressed to the semi-finals with an aggregate win.
Palalce’s stellar seven-game unbeaten streak was brought to an end last weekend with a defeat to Leicester City but Patrick Vieira’s men could pose to be stern challengers for Tuchel’s Chelsea.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Off to Wembley for the #EmiratesFACup!
Come on Chelsea! 💛 pic.twitter.com/4oIddKWfP6
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 17, 2022
Date – Sunday 17 April 2022
Time – 2 PM GMT
Venue – Stamford Bridge
TEAM NEWS
Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi remain the long-term absentees on the injury front for the home side Chelsea who are likley to have Marcos Alonso starting in the left wing-back role.
Striker Romelu Lukaku was deemed an injury concern of late but his return to training could open the door for the Belgian to make his way back into the matchday squad.
MATCH PREDICTION
Chelsea are billed the strong favourites for the forthcoming tie and we predict a straightforward win for the hosts.
Chelsea 3-1 Crystal Palace
