Real Madrid-Chelsea, the probable formations

Real Madrid-Chelsea, the probable formations

Real Madrid and Chelsea will face each other in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. Kickoff at the Santiago Bernabeu at 9 p.m. The Blancos, after eliminating Liverpool, will be looking to eliminate another English side and reach the semifinals for the third consecutive time. The Blues, on the other hand, will want to try to redeem a season marred by more lows than highs.

Ancelotti should rely on the offensive trident composed of Benzema, Vinicius and Rodrygo. In midfield, space will be given to Kroos, Modric and Valverde. Lampard, for his part, should deploy Havertz from 1′ in attack with Joao Felix and one of Sterling and Mount on the flanks. In the midfield, Kanté could be seen again. Alongside the Frenchman will be Fernández and Kovacic.

Likely lineups.

REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Camavinga; Valverde, Modric, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr. All. Ancelotti.

CHELSEA (4-3-3): Kepa; James, Fofana, Koulibaly, Chilwell; Kanté, Enzo Fernandez, Kovacic; Sterling, Joao Felix, Havertz. All: Lampard