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Chelsea welcomes Real Madrid to Stamford Bridge Wednesday for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.

Chelsea doesn’t have an overly strong attack without Lukaku, and its defense is among the EPL’s best. As for Real, it lost to PSG on the road 1-0. Chelsea is expected to be led by M Mason Mount and F Kai Havertz on the attacking half. Chelsea is 4-4 O/U in Champions League action. It managed to get to this point in the Champions League by defeating Lyon 4-1 in the first knockout round. It finished second in Group H with a 4-1-1 record, losing the group to Juventus.

Chelsea will host Spanish league leaders Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday evening, with the Blues looking to gain the ...

Neither side created any real chances in the last few minutes as Tuchel's side sat back with the ball and saw out a crucial 1-0 win. The goal seemed to be a big wake up call to Real Madrid, with the Spanish side suddenly carving out chances and taking control in midfield. The Blues continued their pressure in the first half as Los Blancos failed to reply, with both sides entering half-time at 0-0. After one touch out of his feet, James had to rush his shot as he came under pressure, but his effort was tipped around the post by Courtois. After overcoming French champions Lille 4-1 on aggregate in the Round of 16, the Blues were drawn against Real Madrid after their impressive comeback against Paris Saint-Germain saw them advance. Their bright start saw Hakim Ziyech and Reece James both test Thibaut Courtois from range, but the former Chelsea goalkeeper was equal to their efforts.

Real Madrid are flying high in La Liga and are in with a chance of winning the Champions League under Carlo Ancelotti in what could be a very successful ...

In fact, Real's competition in La Liga has allowed them to command such a position of power. According to BBC Sport, his success in the Champions League is likely the only way he can stave off that reality. The title is basically wrapped up as Real wrestle back control of the league after losing out to local rivals Atletico Madrid last season by two points.

Chelsea hosts Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday, here is how The Pride of London team sees the contest playing out.

It’ll be a tough match but the scores will be leveled heading back to Spain. Chelsea, on the other hand, will be looking to overturn a recent home defeat to get its momentum going. Tuchel will make sure to get that horrendous result against the Bees out of the players’ minds if it’s going to have any effect on their confidence. Meanwhile, the return of Reece James will work wonders as he improves the side in both phases of the game. Following an embarrassment that was the Brentford match, Tuchel’s side finds a way to get a result. The Blues ended their campaign prior to the international break on a high note, riding a lengthy unbeaten run.