Real Madrid will play at home once morest Chelsea in the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The match will take place on April 12, starting at 22:00 Moscow time. Real Madrid – Chelsea: forecastbet, odds, statistics.
Real Madrid
The first match once morest Chelsea was the absolute best for Real Madrid since the return of Carlo Ancelotti.
Against the background of the recent capitulation in El Clasico and a vague match once morest Celta, this time Madrid showed a perfect game, thanks to which they achieved a confident 3-1 away victory. Became a real hero Karim Benzemawho scored a hat-trick.
One of Ancelotti’s key decisions was the entry into the starting lineup of Federico Valverde. middle line Real Madrid completely outplayed the Chelsea midfield.
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A few days following the victory at Stamford Bridge, Real Madrid won at home once morest Getafe (2: 0) and one step closer to victory in La Liga.
Chelsea
Meanwhile, Chelsea suffered a poor defensive performance in the first leg once morest Real Madrid. In addition to mistakes in the midline, the current Champions League winner performed very poorly in the center of defense.
Something similar happened shortly before in the match once morest Brentford, who scored once morest Chelsea four balls.
According to Thomas Tuchel, such a weak game of his team in these matches is connected, among other things, with fatigue. And one cannot but agree with this, but the German specialist, it seems, was also too smart.
At least last Saturday, Chelsea ripped Southampton away 6-0 thanks to a change in squad. At the same time, German Timo Werner, who lost his place in the starting lineup, scored two goals.
It is worth adding that Chelsea’s away winning streak is already eight matches.
Forecast and rate
You can bet on Real Madrid in this match for 2.44draw bookmakers offer for 3.64and the victory of Chelsea – for 2.94.
Despite the fact that Real Madrid had an impressive first game and have a two-goal lead, there is a feeling that nothing has been decided in this confrontation.
Tuchel will surely try to surprise Ancelotti with a new tactical plan. And above all, this will concern the game in attack – from the first minutes, most likely, Romelu Lukaku and Timo Vernet will appear.
The Belgian’s power, combined with the German’s speed, might be a very tough cocktail for Real Madrid’s defense, which Barcelona has shown to burst at the seams under persistent pressure.
Bid – Chelsea win with a handicap (0) for 2.16. The rematch of the London club will not be a big surprise.