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The second leg of the high-stakes Real Madrid vs Chelsea Champions League matchup is set to take place Tuesday, April 12. Chelsea has their work cut out for them, as they'll need to win by at least two goals in order to remain in the competition following their 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the first leg of the clash. We have all the info fans need for Tuesday's Chelsea vs. Real Madrid Champions League showdown, including predictions, start time, and how to watch the game.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Chelsea in Champions League?
What time does the game start?
The game is set to kick off at 3:00 PM EST on Tuesday, April 12th.
Where is the game being played?
The match will take place at the iconic El Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain.
How to watch or live stream?
The match will be aired via CBS, Univision, and TUDN, while live streams can be accessed via fuboTV and Paramount+.
Real Madrid vs Chelsea Predictions
After Karim Benzema's hat trick lifted Real Madrid over Chelsea in London last time out, the Spaniards will likely play the second leg with more of a defensive mindset, aiming to protect their aggregate lead. Holding a 3-1 edge over Chelsea is a huge advantage for Real Madrid, especially considering the second leg will be played on their home turf. While the away goal rule is no longer in effect, they're still in prime position to dethrone the reigning Champions League winners, so long as the club can handle its business at home. The likes of Casemiro, Ferland Mendy, and David Alaba, among others, will play crucial roles in keeping Chelsea off the scoresheet and out of contention for an upset.
Chelsea will be doing everything in its power to fight back and earn its place in the next round, but it will take nothing short of a miracle to force extra time, let alone take down Los Blancos in Spain. Of course, this team is the reigning champs for a reason, and they will look to control the midfield in order to set themselves up to find scoring opportunities. It won't be easy, but Chelsea has the talent to stun Madrid, should things go their way.
With all that in mind, we're expecting Real Madrid to get the job done on their home turf and knock Chelsea out of the tournament. The Blues dug themselves too large of a hole to climb out of in their previous meeting and will face the consequences for that on Tuesday. While Chelsea will be pressing the attack throughout, they could find Real Madrid's defense difficult to overcome, in what should be a low-scoring affair that sends Los Blancos onto the Champions League Semifinals.
