Chelsea have a stern challenge awaiting them on Tuesday night as they seek to overturn a 3-1 deficit against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernebeu.
The Blues ran riot last time around against Southampton with Thomas Tuchel’s men posting a 6-0 scoreline powered through braces from Timo Werner and Mason Mount.
It was an electrifying performance from the embattled Chelsea outfit who marked a stunning return to winning ways with the result away at St. Mary’s but have a tougher task next up for them in the Spanish capital.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Los Blancos have a sizable lead from the first leg contest at Stamford Bridge and the La Liga heavyweights would head into the midweek game billed as the strong favourites.
WHEN & WHERE?
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 11, 2022
Date: Tuesday 12 April
Time : 7 PM GMT
Venue: Santiago Bernebeu
TEAM NEWS
Chelsea were dealt a fresh blow on the injury front with summer signing Romelu Lukaku sidelined for the last outing due to an Achilles issue which looks likely to make him unavailable for selection.
Skipper Cesar Azpilicueta has registered a negative COVID-19 test and should be poised for a return to the first XI.
Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi both remain long-term absentees.
MATCH PREDICTION
Real Madrid are billed as the favourites for the upcoming contest and we predict that the Spaniards would be easing their way to another win over Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea.
Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea
