After the blow-out from the Europa Super League seems to subside, Real Madrid continues their exploits in the Champions League semi-finals against Chelsea. The match schedules for Tuesday at the Alfredo Di Stefano, with kickoff at 10 pm.
Los Blancos booked a spot in the semi-finals after a 3-1 aggregate win over Liverpool in the quarter-finals, whereas Chelsea survived a late scare against Porto in a 2-1 aggregate win.
The hosts head into the clash on the back of a disappointing weekend in La Liga after a goalless stalemate against Real Betis. On the other hand, Chelsea boosted their top four prospects with a 1-0 win over West Ham United.
It was a moment of rethinking the Europa Super League during the weekend. Arsenal fell victim to Everton, Liverpool dropping points to Newcastle, and Real Madrid failing to move past Real Betis.
However, the goalless stalemate could prove costly for the Los Blancos, given the tight La Liga title race. The side remains two points behind league leaders Atletico Madrid who dropped points during the weekend.
In contrast, the Blues head into the clash motivated after a spirited fight against West Han during the weekend. The win pushed the Blues to fourth in the top four race and three points behind fifth-placed West Ham. Tuchel faces an incensed Real Madrid side who have only conceded twice in their last five Champions League matches.
Real Madrid vs. Chelsea Head to Head
Both sides have faced each other once, with Real Madrid taking home the win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis
Cadiz 0-3 Real Madrid
Getafe 0-0 Real Madrid
Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
Real Madrid 2-1 Liverpool
Away
West Ham 0-1 West Ham
Chelsea 0-0 Brighton
Chelsea 1-0 Man City
Blues 0-1 Porto
Crystal Palace 1-4 Chelsea
Real Madrid Team News
A major injury boosts the availability of Eden Hazard to feature against his former club. There continue to be looming fears of the long-term future of Raphael Varane, whose contract expires in the summer. Missing figures ahead of the clash include Sergio Ramos, Benjamin Mendy, and Federico Valverde.
Chelsea Team News
Mateo Kovacic will not be reuniting with his former teammates after sustaining a hamstring injury. Tuchel might opt for a back three made up of Silva, Azpilicueta, and Rudiger. Kai Havertz could lead the line alongside Mason Mount.
Prediction and Odds
Zidane will be looking to prove their prowess in the first leg exceedingly Hazard back fit and firing on all cylinders.
Real Madrid Win
Goals Under 2.5
First to Score: Home
