The Blues have it all to do if they are to continue in the Champions League and the hosts will be confident of outscoring their opponents
Real Madrid welcome Chelsea to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday evening in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, with Carlo Ancelotti’s men in a strong position in the tie.
Los Blancos recorded a 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge last week and are clear favourites to progress to the last four and avenge their exit from the last season’s competition at the hands of Thomas Tuchel’s men.
Real Madrid vs Chelsea latest odds
The La Liga side have already beaten PSG and Inter Milan at home in the Champions League this season and bet365 offer Real Madrid at 11/8 (2.38) to claim another scalp.
The Blues can be backed at 2/1 (3.00) while the draw is available at 12/5 (3.40).
Real Madrid vs Chelsea first goal scorer
Karim Benzema stole the show in west London last week with an extraordinary hat-trick and the Frenchman can be backed at 15/4 (4.75) to break the deadlock once more.
Elsewhere in the market Vinicius Junior is offered at 6/1 (7.00), while Romelu Lukaku is the shortest priced Chelsea player to net first at 13/2 (7.50) and Kai Havertz is at 7/1 (8.00).
Real Madrid vs Chelsea preview
Last week’s first half performance from Real Madrid was one of their best of the season and Los Blancos will feel confident they can replicate that showing on Tuesday evening.
Chelsea know they must score at least twice in the Spanish and while they may be able to create chances against Carlo Ancelotti’s team, the defending champions will have to improve drastically in defence.
Madrid have scored in every home knockout game they have contested in the Champions League for the last 11 years and if they continue that run this week, their opponents from west London will need to score three times.
The Blues have only kept one clean sheet in four away games in Europe this season and there should be plenty of interest in backing Madrid to get among the goals.
Real Madrid vs Chelsea tips and predictions
The hosts are priced at 6/5 (2.20) to net more than 1.5 goals, which looks like a tempting option for this game, while both teams to score is priced at 7/10 (1.70).
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Real Madrid to score over 1.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20)
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