Real Madrid – Chelsea : Preview & Prediction
Here we are ! It’s already time for the Champions League semi-finals. For this first match, we find a particularly undecided shock between Real Madrid and Chelsea. The Merengues are playing this first leg at home. Since the start of European competition, Zinédine Zidane’s team has had its ups and downs. She came very close to being taken out from the group stage. Real Madrid, however, was able to raise its level of play, to finish on the edge in first place in its group. Karim Benzema’s teammates then managed to exit Atalanta Bergamo then Liverpool, to join the last four of the Champions League. Remaining on a series of 17 games without defeat in all competitions, the Madrid club can nurture great ambitions when receiving Chelsea.
However, the task does not look so simple. The Blues have found color since the arrival of Thomas Tuchel. By winning against West Ham last weekend (1-0), the London club has settled into fourth place in the Premier League. And N’Golo Kanté’s teammates have also been convincing since the start of the queen of European competitions. After a controlled first round, Chelsea took out Atlético de Madrid in the knockout stages of C1. The English club struggled a little more in the double encounter with FC Porto, but they still qualified for the semi-finals. Not to mention that the British team qualified for the FA Cup final by defeating Manchester City, one of the teams in great shape of the season (1-0).
For this first leg, however, we see a victory for Real Madrid at home. Far from being in a good position to win La Liga, the Madrid club must bet very heavily on this Champions League. And we know, the Merengue are still there in C1! Remaining on four successes at home in the Champions League, Zinédine Zidane’s team want to continue their very good series. Carried by a Karim Benzema author of 27 goals since the start of the season, Real Madrid will have enough to do the job in its stadium. The Blues were far from convincing against FC Porto and could therefore encounter some difficulties during this trip on the lawn of one of the big favorites of this edition.
Real Madrid are provisionally in second place in La Liga.
Real Madrid have not lost since 17 games in all competitions.
Real Madrid want to get into the best possible conditions before the away leg.
Real Madrid remain on four consecutive home successes in C1.
Real Madrid remain the favorites of this double confrontation.
Real Madrid are carried by a Karim Benzema at the top of his game, with 27 goals since the start of the season.
Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League.
Chelsea have not lost for three matches.
Chelsea also composted their ticket to the FA Cup final.
Chelsea struggled in the previous round, however, against Porto. The deal looks more complicated against Real Madrid.
Chelsea have only scored two goals in their last four meetings.
The two teams meet for the first time since 1998.
We can’t wait to be there! This Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Chelsea may be worth the detour. Much more experienced in the queen of European competitions, the Merengue seem to have the means to qualify for the final. They therefore know very well that this first leg at home will be important. To get into the best possible conditions before moving to London, the Madrid club will have enough to win, this Tuesday, in the first act of this semi-final of the C1.
Real Madrid – Chelsea : Betting Tips
Real Madrid – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
