With the semi-final berth, Real will be looking to make up for last year’s defeat. Chelsea advanced to the final of the Champions League after beating Real Madrid in the semi-finals last season.
London, First Published Apr 6, 2022, 12:26 PM IST
London: The first leg of the UEFA Champions League (Champions League) will be a big fight today. Defending champions Chelsea will face Real Madrid. Bayern Munich’s rivals are Real Madrid. Both games will start at 12.30 pm. With the semi-final berth, Real will be looking to make up for last year’s defeat. Chelsea beat Real Madrid in the semi-finals last season to advance to the final and win the title.
Chelsea are in the midst of uncertainties off the field. Problems with Russian team owner Roman Abramovich are still unresolved. Coach Thomas Toussaint and his team have ordered both sides to face any crisis in the club’s future. All but Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson Odoi are in line for Chelsea’s side to beat French club Lille by four goals to one in the pre-quarterfinals. The Blues’ goal hopes are in Hakim CH, Kai Howertz and Christian Pulisich.
Chelsea’s main concern is Kareem Benzema, who is in explosive form. Vinicius Jr. and Asensio will join Benzema in the forward line. The Royal midfield, with Tony Cruise, Luka Modric and Casimiro in the squad, is also strong. Real Benzema’s hat-trick helped them advance to the quarter-finals, trailing PSG by two goals in the pre-quarter. Chelsea can take comfort in the direct count. They have not lost to Real Madrid yet. Three wins and two draws in five games.
It will not be easy for Bayern
It will not be easy for Bayern Munich to overtake Vieira, who beat Juventus. The strength of the Spanish club increases when it comes to its own fans. The future of Villarreal will depend on how the goalie captures Robert Lewandowski. Kingsley Koman, Thomas Mുള്ളller, Serge Ginabri and Leroy Sane are all capable of telling the story of Villarreal. Bayer Leverkusen have beaten Vieira in two previous encounters in the Champions League.
Last Updated Apr 6, 2022, 12:32 PM IST
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