Chelsea prepare to welcome Real Madrid to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie, with the Blues remaining intent on retaining their European title this season.
But Madrid are looking to regain theirs from 2018 after winning three in a row and head into this tie as favourites due to their dominant La Liga form this season, with Carlo Ancelotti ’s side on course for their 35th domestic title.
Thomas Tuchel ’s side suffered a shock 4-1 defeat at home to Brentford on Saturday ahead of this game, while Los Blancos saw off Celta Vigo 2-1 on the same day.