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European champions in commanding position but must get the job done

European champions Real lead 2-0 from last week’s quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu after a dominant display against Frank Lampard’s side.

Chelsea news: The Blues are likely upping their search for a new permanent manager now that Frank Lampard has taken over as interim head coach

1) Apology small comfort for Brighton There was no stadium VAR delay on Saturday to check whether Kaoru Mitoma had been fouled by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg. Why did neither Stuart Attwell nor Stockley Park see it as a penalty? To be generous, perhaps Mitoma hit the ground a little easily but…

Chelsea have been struggling with injury issues for some time now, but Frank Lampard could finally start their strongest XI soon with those problems easing

Manchester City were among the clubs who had been interested in the left-back

Chelsea have had a torrid season with a number of key players suffering serious injuries but are now close to having most of Frank Lampard's squad fully fit

Despite Chelsea's misfortunes of late, Enzo Fernandez has hit the ground running and continues to impress for the Blues

Brighton get deserved apology, Trent Alexander-Arnold looks a natural fit in midfield and Unai Emery continues to excel