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Sam Hill

Chelsea handed Champions League blow as Carlo Ancelotti confirms Real Madrid double injury boost

Chelsea have been handed a blow ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second-leg after Carlo Ancelotti confirmed two Real Madrid stars will be fit for the clash at Stamford Bridge. The Blues head into the second-leg with a 2-0 deficit after goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio gave Madrid a huge advantage in the tie.

Frank Lampard was dealt a major injury blow in the first-leg as Kalidou Koulibaly came off injured, being replaced by Marc Cucurella who struggled in the second half. Ben Chilwell will be suspended for the clash at Stamford Bridge after receiving a red card in Madrid.

Wesley Fofana and Reece James endured a torrid evening at the Santiago Bernabeu up against Vinicius Junior, with the former being criticised for his poor performance. Toni Kroos controlled the midfield against Chelsea alongside Luka Modric but the Blues will be hoping they can get the better of the two veterans on Tuesday night.

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