Steve McManaman and Joe Cole have given their verdict on how Chelsea can advance beyond Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Blues are clear underdogs heading into a major European clash with the reigning champions - who put six past Liverpool in the previous round - priorities extremely clear.
Despite the domination in Europe, Madrid sit second in La Liga with domestic rivals Barcelona holding a 13-point lead at the top. The stuttering league form of Carlo Ancelotti's side continued at the weekend as they were beaten 3-2 by Villareal at Santiago Bernabeu as wholesale changes were made with Chelsea in mind.
With the Champions League as one example, knockout football seems to be where Los Blancos shine as they also recently reached the Copa Del Rey final. After losing the first leg at home to Barcelona, Madrid showed up to the Nou Camp and dispatched of the Spanish league leaders with relative ease winning 4-0.
