Real Madrid vs Chelsea assessment: Los Blancos have the upper hand

Quite coincidental when Real Madrid once again clashed with Chelsea in the European Cup. As is known, the two met in the quarter-finals of the 2021/22 season and Real Madrid had to work very hard to beat the English team with Benzema's precious goal in extra time in the second leg.

Before that, Real Madrid won 3-1 in the first leg at Chelsea and lost 1-3 in the second leg at the Bernabeu.

Back to this season, the Spanish team once again faced Chelsea in the quarterfinals of the European Cup. Objectively, Real Madrid with the DNA of the European Cup Winners' Cup is the highly-rated team that will win tickets to the next round.

In fact, with the current situation, coach Ancelotti's army is confident to finish the opponent right in the first leg tonight. It is understandable because this is the match they are playing at home.

Notably, Los Blancos are maintaining an impressive performance in the European Cup when winning the last 3 matches. In particular, they easily beat a stubborn opponent of the English Premier League, Liverpool with a total score of 6-2 after two matches in the 1/8 round.

Back to the away team, Chelsea is in a panic when continuously receiving unfavorable results. In detail, the English team has just had a 4-match unbeaten run in all competitions. Recently, The Blues had a weak 0-1 defeat against Wolves when led by interim coach Lampard.

Real Madrid: Mendy is injured.

- Chelsea: Aubameyang, Badiashile, Broja, Silva are injured. Madueke is not yet physically fit.

- Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Modric, Camavinga, Kroos; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius.

- Chelsea: Kepa; James, Fofana, Koulibaly, Chilwell; Kovacic, Fernandez, Kante; Sterling, Havertz, Felix.