Chelsea vs Real Madrid

The Blues' meltdown against their West London neighbours was their heaviest defeat of the season, but the former England manager believes they will not be ...

Yet Hoddle argued: “Benzema is a strange player in a sense – his record is second to none, he's come alive for Real Madrid since (Cristiano) Ronaldo left and he's taken on the responsibility of being their main striker. Hoddle is more sure of Tuchel's place in European football's pantheon – and the affections of Chelsea supporters. But sometimes in life, you get a shock, you get a jolt and it makes you focus again. If they had been right in the title race, or only a point ahead of Tottenham and Arsenal chasing fourth place, it would have been more damaging. They are not going to be complacent against Real Madrid, for sure, and the experienced players will all be thinking, 'We've had our blip – let's show what we're about.' But former Chelsea and England manager Hoddle insists they will be able to park their freak defeat – and that head coach Thomas Tuchel could end the season celebrated as the club's greatest manager of all time.

Chelsea battle Real Madrid in the Champions League tonight, hoping to quickly get over their stunning defeat by Brentford.

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Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Having returned late from international duty, USA forward Christian Pulisic missed the Brentford defeat but may feature this evening, while right-back Reece James is back fit. The first leg kicks off a rematch of one of last year’s semi-finals, from which the Blues emerged as 3-1 aggregate winners.

Michael Owen and Gus Poyet are both confident that Chelsea will beat Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter final first leg on Wednesday.

Former Blues midfielder Gus Poyet echoed Owen’s assessment and believes his old side will take an advantage to the Bernabeu next week. Michael Owen and Gus Poyet believe that Chelsea will beat Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final. "Real looked slow and leggy in that tie, and I don’t see huge improvement in them.

Champions League holders Chelsea welcome the most successful team in the history of the competition to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, as Real Madrid ...

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Two heavyweights and Champions League title favorites meet at the quarterfinal stage in a rematch of their 2021 semifinal showdown won by Chelsea.

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Champions League holders Chelsea welcome the most successful team in the history of the competition to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, as Real Madrid ...

Chelsea vs Real Madrid tips & predictions Chelsea vs Real Madrid preview Chelsea vs Real Madrid first goalscorer Chelsea vs Real Madrid latest odds Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Predictions, odds & betting tips Champions League holders Chelsea welcome the most successful team in the history of the competition to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, as Real Madrid visit west London in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

Chelsea host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

Chelsea welcome Spanish giants Real Madrid to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Both sides saw off French opposition in the last round, with Chelsea dispatching Lille in comfortable fashion, whilst Real staged an incredible comeback to see off Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 on aggregate. Subscribers can also watch via the BT Sport website or the app.

How to bet the most high-profile matchup of this year's Champions League quarterfinals pitting the defending European champs against the runaway La Liga ...

With Timo Werner likely to make way for Christian Pulisic in this match, Chelsea's finishing should improve. Kovacic picked up five assists early in the league season, but since returning from a mid-year injury, he hasn't grabbed a single one in any competition. Kovacic has a 93 percent pass completion rate in four Champions League appearances this season, plus an 89 percent pass success rate in Premier League play. While PSG has plenty of attacking firepower, it didn't display any on-field cohesion and was easily picked apart in transition. The Chelsea attack, meanwhile, put together a gargantuan seven "big chances" and produced 3.79 expected goals (xG). With many of the same key players still in the fold, Chelsea could find similar results, even if Madrid finds a goal of their own. Historically, Chelsea has had the better results, never losing to Real Madrid in five previous matches (three wins & two draws), but that's a small sample size. Although it's important to keep in mind that these are different teams today, that 2-0 battering at Stamford Bridge could provide some insight into how things might unfold. Chelsea is a home favorite despite its weekend slip, almost even odds on the moneyline which is surprising given how evenly matched the two sides look. Statistically both clubs present similar strengths and weaknesses, and each team has seen inconsistent form of late. The 4-1 final scoreline was a red flag, especially given the four goals conceded at home by a Chelsea team that prides itself on airtight defending. Sorting out a betting perspective in a tight match between two flawed teams is a difficult proposition, as it's tough to predict which team will be in best position to capitalize on the other's most glaring holes. Real Madrid followed up its emphatic Round of 16 win over PSG with a complete flop in league play against rivals Barcelona, a game which exposed Madrid's own tactical frailties.

Chelsea hosts Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday, here is the complete gambling guide for the contest.

I haven’t taken Chelsea on the moneyline in about a month, but I’m back betting with my heart and taking the Blues +110 to win. As previously mentioned, I love, love, love under 2.5 total goals in the match (-140) and I am really expecting the ball to find the back of the net only once. I’ll be staying away from Chelsea second half ML since it burned me on Saturday, but there is definitely decent value in the bet at +150 odds. Especially with Carlo Ancelotti sidelined with COVID-19, Real Madrid will be comfortable sitting deep in defense and waiting until next week’s contest at the Santiago Bernabeu to make a move. The Blues’ defense will need a dramatic refocusing, and probably a change in formation, from the weekend if it is to successfully curtail Los Blancos’ dynamic duo. The European Champions are still favorites over Los Blancos, but I like the value for a lot of bets in this game.

This is the second consecutive season in which Chelsea and Real Madrid have met in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. The Blues could become ...

Live coverage from Stamford Bridge as Thomas Tuchel and his Chelsea team welcome Real Madrid to west London for the first leg of their Champions League ...

"He's a fantastic character, a lovely person, a humble guy, so interested in sport, so happy to train and deliver for the team." The two other games came in the old European Cup Winners Cup, with a 1-1 draw in the first leg followed up by a 2-1 win for Chelsea in 1971. The kind of match anyone can be excited by. There will also be a live stream service online via the BT Sport app. Despite their domination, Los Blancos did come close on two occasions, so Chelsea must be wary of the visitors attacking threat. The Spanish team had a tougher task as an inspired Karim Benzema hat-trick saw Los Merengues overcome a 2-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain.

Thomas Tuchel's side however will have last season's Champions League semi-final in mind, having drawn in the Spanish capital before securing a 2-0 victory ...

But on the pitch he remains his steely self, although more doubts have emerged about his management this term following the failure to get the best out of Romelu Lukaku. Nevertheless, he remains one of the best thinkers in the game and therefore among the best managers currently operating. But a recent slight tailing off from Vinicius - whose early season brilliance was always going to be difficult to maintain throughout the entire campaign - means he has only netted four since the turn of the year. No doubt injuries and lack of consistent playing time have more than played their part, but with six goals and four assists this season he is still capable of making an impact, as his goal in Madrid last season showed. He took his tally of goals to 34 goals for the season at the weekend – his best ever return at the club - and the Barcelona game showed just what happens when he is not there. With 11 goals this season and a better understanding of the role he needs to play under Tuchel, Havertz will be a threat to the Madrid backline. Mason Mount (Chelsea) - Named by former Chelsea captain John Terry as his preferred option to be Azpilicueta's successor as skipper, Mount has still made his mark despite what some may consider a subdued season compared to the last. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) - He admitted nobody wanted Chelsea at this stage and with the way Barcelona ran him ragged not too long ago, it is no surprise why the German came out and said what he did. Casemiro (Real Madrid) - Perhaps the most Jekyll and Hyde player for Madrid, he combines misplaced passes and inaccurate shooting with almost unrivalled defensive solidity and big-game presence. Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea) - Talk around the German this season has been all about his future with the player currently set to walk away on a free transfer, with Real Madrid among the clubs vying for his signature. Eder Militao (Real Madrid) - Only Courtois (3,720 minutes) has wracked up more playing time than the Brazilian centre-back (3,619 minutes) for the club this season, showing his importance to Ancelotti's side. Injuries and a tendency to play with the handbrake on have seen him fail to hit the heights of his first four years at the club. Reece James (Chelsea) - Perhaps along with Antonio Rudiger's goal, the return of the full-back against Brentford following a muscular injury was the only positive to come out of the game.