Chelsea vs Real Madrid Match Analysis and Prediction

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Real Madrid make a trip to the Stamford Bridge to face defending champions Chelsea on Wednesday in the first first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals tie.

Chelsea managed to qualify in their last Champions League tie, defeating Lille 4-1 on aggregate in the round of 16. After securing a 2-0 victory in the first leg at home, they picked up a 2-1 win in the return match, with Christian Pulisic and Azpilicueta scored in the second-leg win.

The Blues enter the contest off the back of a disappointing defeat in the domestic competition, which put a negative mark in their dream of a top-three finish, with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal closing in, amid the troubles surrounding the club ownership.

In a game that seemed even in first half, going into the interval level, Antonio Ridiger scored the opener for the Blues in the 48th minute, before Vitaly Janelt’s brace and efforts from Christian Eriksen and Yoane Wissa condemned Chelsea to a 4-1 defeat.

They now turn their focus to the European competition, where Timo Werner has caught the eye for Chelsea in the Champions League, with the attacker being the team’s top scorer with three goals.

When the two teams last met in action, Chelsea won 2-0 in a Champions League semi-final match at Stanford Bridge last season, with Timo Werner and Mason Mount getting on the scoresheet for the Blues.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid advanced to this stage by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 on aggregate in the round of 16, overcoming a one-goal first leg deficit with a 3-1 victory in the return match at home, with Karim Benzema scoring a hat-trick.

Real Madrid boast a fine away record in the competition this season with three wins and one loss in away matches, currently on a three-match away winning streak in all competitions.

Chelsea vs Real Madrid head to head

The two teams have previously met on five occasions across all competitions, where both sides have taken two victories each while they have drawn once. Chelsea have scored seven goals and conceded seven in the process. In their last encounter, Chelsea secured a 2-1 home victory in the Champions League.

Real Madrid 0-1 Chelsea 28/08/98

Real Madrid 3-1 Chelsea 08/08/13

Real Madrid 3-2 Chelsea 30/07/16

Real Madrid 1-1 Chelsea 27/04/21

Chelsea 2-0 Real Madrid 05/05/21

Chelsea latest home form

Chelsea have recently had a patchy run of form at home, as they have lost two of their five most recent matches. They lost to Liverpool through penalties after a goalless drawn in the League Cup on February 27. In their last five matches, they have scored six goals and conceded five.

Chelsea (E)2-1 Palmeiras 12/02/22

Chelsea 2-0 Lille 22/02/22

Chelsea 0-0(P) Liverpool 27/02/22

Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle United 13/03/22

Chelsea 1-4 Brentford 02/04/22

Chelsea latest away form

Chelsea have recently been on a good run of form on the road, having won in each of their seven most recent matches. In their last away game, they managed to defeat Middlesbrough 2-0 in the FA Cup. In their last five matches, they have scored 14 goals and conceded four.

Luton Town 2-3 Chelsea 02/03/22

Burnley 0-4 Chelsea 05/03/22

Norwich City 1-3 Chelsea 10/03/22

Lille 1-2 Chelsea 16/03/22

Middlesbrough 0-2 Chelsea 19/03/22

Real Madrid latest home form

Real Madrid lost their last home game 4-0 to Barcelona in the league on March 20. However, they have been on a good run of form at home this season, and they have lost only one of their last five matches. In their last five, they have scored 11 goals and conceded six.

Real Madrid 1-0 Granada 06/02/22

Real Madrid 3-0 Alaves 19/02/22

Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad 05/03/22

Real Madrid 3-1 PSG 09/03/22

Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona 20/03/22

Real Madrid latest away form

Real Madrid have recently been on a good run of form on the road, having won each of their three most recent matches. Their last away defeat came on February 15 when they lost 1-0 to PSG in the Champions League. In their last five, they have scored six goals and conceded two.

Villarreal 0-0 Real Madrid 12/02/22

PSG 1-0 Real Madrid 15/02/22

Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Real Madrid 26/02/22

Mallorca 0-3 Real Madrid 14/03/22

Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid 02/04/22

Chelsea news

Chelsea’s Ben Chillwell remains out for the long-term and Callum Hudson-Odoi is now dealing with a back problem as well as a sore Achilles.

Christian Pulisic is expected to come into contention here after a late return from international duty, while Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic will both hope to replace Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Real Madrid news

Eden Hazard will be forced to miss out on a reunion with his former club after undergoing a fibular plate operation, while Luka Jovic is a fitness doubt due to an ankle problem.

Ancelotti is otherwise well-stocked for the first leg, although Eder Militao will not be available if he is cautioned.