Real Madrid vs Chelsea Match Preview

In this second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid welcomes Chelsea.

The first match in London was a demonstration of strength for Real Madrid, they prevailed 3-1 over Chelsea and made a huge step towards qualifying for the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Karim Benzema was the absolute protagonist of the match, the Frenchman scored a hat trick (21΄, 26΄, 46΄) while the hosts had temporarily reduced at 40΄.

At the same time, Real Madrid continue to lead the La Liga race, after 31 games they are in first place with 72 points and all that remain is the mathematical conquest of the title. In their last match, they prevailed 2-0 over Getafe at home while resting some key players.

Chelsea performed below their standards in the first match, they never found solutions for the superiority of Real Madrid and lost deservedly by 3-1. They are now looking for a small miracle to be the one that will continue in the tournament as they want a victory with at least 2 goals difference in Madrid.

However, they reacted last Saturday in the Premier League, crushing 6-0 Southampton on the road, scoring 4 goals, and hitting 3 times the post in the first half! With this victory, Chelsea took another step toward a place in the group stage of the next UEFA Champions League, the end of Round 31 found them in 3rd place with 62 points.

Real Madrid after the result of the first match are the absolute favorite to qualify and in front of their audience would like to celebrate with another victory. Chelsea, for their part, are forced to look for a quick goal that will give them hope for an overturn. With these data I think we will see a fast-paced and very interesting match with lots of chances. My pick is Over 2.5 goals at 1.80 odds.