Frank Lampard’s Chelsea will look to overturn a 0-2 deposit against Real Madrid from the first leg as they try to make the semifinal of the Champions League. The second leg between Chelsea and Real Madrid will take place at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening where the home fans will be hoping for a remarkable comeback. The evening will also see AC Milan eye a last four berth as they look to consolidate their 1-0 lead from the first leg against Napoli.

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Historically, whenever Chelsea and Real have met in the knockout stage, the winner of the tie has gone on to win the competition. Real won the London leg in the 2022 quarterfinal while they lost the semifinal leg in 2021. A win for them will see them book a last four berth for the third consecutive season. The match will also see the return of Carlo Ancelotti at Stamford Bridge, having served as the Chelsea manager from 2009 to 2011.

In five competitive matches between the sides, both Real and Chelsea have won two matches each while they share a solitary draw from the first leg at Santiago Bernabeu in the 2021 semifinal.

Thiago Silva and N'Golo Kante were not part of the squad to face Brighton with the second leg in mind, while recalls for Reece James, Joao Felix and Mateo Kovacic should also be in the squad for the Tuesday evening clash.

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Vinicius Junior and Toni Kroos both missed the first leg with muscular overload alongside calf victim Ferland Mendy. While the latter is definitely out, both Kroos and Vinicius should be good to go after their precautionary absences.

In the evening’s other tie, Italian giants Napoli will look to come from behind at home against a resolute AC Milan. Napoli lost the first leg 0-1 while they were recently battered 0-4 by AC Milan in the Italian Serie A. A repeat of that performance will see the seven-time champions seal a last four place while a defeat by a two-goal margin will see Napoli go through and play the winner of Benfica and Inter Milan.

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Kepa; James, Fofana, Silva, Cucurella; Fernandez, Kante, Kovacic; Mudryk, Havertz, Felix

Real Madrid's possible starting lineup:

Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga; Modric, Valverde, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr

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Frank Lampard’s Chelsea will look to overturn a 0-2 deposit against Real Madrid from the first leg as they try to make the semifinal of the Champions League. The second leg between Chelsea and Real Madrid will take place at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening where the home fans will be hoping for a remarkable comeback.

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea will look to overturn a 0-2 deposit against Real Madrid from the first leg as they try to make the semifinal of the Champions League. The second leg between Chelsea and Real Madrid will take place at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening where the home fans will be hoping for a remarkable comeback. The evening will also see AC Milan eye a last four berth as they look to consolidate their 1-0 lead from the first leg against Napoli. The deciders! 🔥 Who will be celebrating at full time?#UCL pic.twitter.com/L3hXytz7oW — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 18, 2023 × Historically, whenever Chelsea and Real have met in the knockout stage, the winner of the tie has gone on to win the competition. Real won the London leg in the 2022 quarterfinal while they lost the semifinal leg in 2021. A win for them will see them book a last four berth for the third consecutive season. The match will also see the return of Carlo Ancelotti at Stamford Bridge, having served as the Chelsea manager from 2009 to 2011. In five competitive matches between the sides, both Real and Chelsea have won two matches each while they share a solitary draw from the first leg at Santiago Bernabeu in the 2021 semifinal. Thiago Silva and N'Golo Kante were not part of the squad to face Brighton with the second leg in mind, while recalls for Reece James, Joao Felix and Mateo Kovacic should also be in the squad for the Tuesday evening clash. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: RCB's Virat Kohli fined by BCCI for 'aggressive behaviour' in CSK tie Vinicius Junior and Toni Kroos both missed the first leg with muscular overload alongside calf victim Ferland Mendy. While the latter is definitely out, both Kroos and Vinicius should be good to go after their precautionary absences. In the evening’s other tie, Italian giants Napoli will look to come from behind at home against a resolute AC Milan. Napoli lost the first leg 0-1 while they were recently battered 0-4 by AC Milan in the Italian Serie A. A repeat of that performance will see the seven-time champions seal a last four place while a defeat by a two-goal margin will see Napoli go through and play the winner of Benfica and Inter Milan. Chelsea's possible starting lineup: Kepa; James, Fofana, Silva, Cucurella; Fernandez, Kante, Kovacic; Mudryk, Havertz, Felix Real Madrid's possible starting lineup: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga; Modric, Valverde, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Champions League: Frank Lampard's Chelsea eye historic turnaround against Real Madrid; Milan eye SF berth

Chelsea will lock horns with Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. However, they will enter the match with a 2-0 first-leg deficit.

Chelsea will lock horns with Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. However, they will enter the match with a 2-0 first-leg deficit. After Ben Chilwell's red card, Chelsea desperately clung to the tie. Meanwhile, Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio struck at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium to put the 14-time winners in control. A few days ago, Brighton defeated Chelsea in the Premier League. Real Madrid defeated Cadiz CF in preparing for the game. They seek to book a seat in the semi-finals against Manchester City. Real Madrid will enter the field in excellent form. It might become difficult for Chelsea to pull off a victory. However, the team is known for their great comebacks. Here's everything you need to know about Chelsea vs Real Madrid live streaming details, playing XI and match information. Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Match Details Match: Chelsea vs Real Madrid, the second leg of UEFA Champions League 2023 quarterfinals Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 (Wednesday, April 19 in India) Time: 12:30 AM Venue: Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, England Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Playing XI Chelsea: Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK), Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Mykhailo Mudryk, Kai Havertz, Joao Felix Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois (GK), Daniel Carvajal, Éder Militão, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos, Rodrygo Goes, Karim Benzema, Vinicus Jr. Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Live Streaming Details When is Chelsea vs Real Madrid Champions League 2023 match? Chelsea will clash with the defending champions Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. What time will Chelsea vs Real Madrid start? According to Indian Standard Time, the match between Chelsea and Real Madrid will commence at 12:30 AM on Wednesday, April 19. Where is the Chelsea vs Real Madrid Champions League 2023 match? Chelsea vs Real Madrid will happen at the Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, England. How to watch Chelsea vs Real Madrid Champions League match? Sony Sports Network will live telecast the UCL 2022-23 quarterfinal between Chelsea and Real Madrid on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Where can I watch Chelsea vs Real Madrid Champions League live online? Subscribers of the SonyLIV App and JioTV App users can watch the Chelsea vs Real Madrid match live on these platforms.

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Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro insisted they won`t fall into the trap of believing their Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea is already wrapped up after they dominated to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was very critical of his team after last week`s defeat and said it "would be impossible" to recover from the setback - words that did not go unnoticed in Real`s dressing room.

"We won`t fall for that," Casemiro told a news conference on Monday. "We played probably what was the best 90 minutes of our season in London last week and took a major step closer to qualifying for the semi-final but we can’t get overly confident.

"We all heard what Thomas Tuchel said. We don`t buy it. We know that it will be a tough game. They are defending champions and we won’t take this game lightly, I can assure you of that."

Casemiro warned Real`s supporters not to lose their focus and called on them to pack the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and help their team finish what they started in London.

"We’ll need our fans to be there and support us from the beginning," Casemiro said. "We can`t get overconfident and need our fans to create a great atmosphere so we can advance to the semi-finals."

Coach Carlo Ancelotti agreed with Casemiro that they will not fall for Tuchel putting all the pressure on Real Madrid.

"Chelsea will come here to rescue the tie, I have no doubt about it," the Italian told a news conference when asked if Tuchel was playing mind games against his side.

"He can say whatever he wants but I`m sure Chelsea will come here to win, that’s the spirit of football, the spirit of big clubs and great players, to never give up.

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"I`m lucky to have a group of players that know these types of games really well, that anything can happen. They are in a good spirit and happy with the opportunity to reach a Champions League semi-final. But Chelsea are a very strong rival. We have to have a lot of respect and we`re going to have it".

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro insisted they won`t fall into the trap of believing their Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea is already wrapped up after they dominated to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg.

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro insisted they won`t fall into the trap of believing their Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea is already wrapped up after they dominated to win 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was very critical of his team after last week`s defeat and said it "would be impossible" to recover from the setback - words that did not go unnoticed in Real`s dressing room. "We won`t fall for that," Casemiro told a news conference on Monday. "We played probably what was the best 90 minutes of our season in London last week and took a major step closer to qualifying for the semi-final but we can’t get overly confident. "We all heard what Thomas Tuchel said. We don`t buy it. We know that it will be a tough game. They are defending champions and we won’t take this game lightly, I can assure you of that." Casemiro warned Real`s supporters not to lose their focus and called on them to pack the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and help their team finish what they started in London. "We’ll need our fans to be there and support us from the beginning," Casemiro said. "We can`t get overconfident and need our fans to create a great atmosphere so we can advance to the semi-finals." Coach Carlo Ancelotti agreed with Casemiro that they will not fall for Tuchel putting all the pressure on Real Madrid. "Chelsea will come here to rescue the tie, I have no doubt about it," the Italian told a news conference when asked if Tuchel was playing mind games against his side. "He can say whatever he wants but I`m sure Chelsea will come here to win, that’s the spirit of football, the spirit of big clubs and great players, to never give up. Also Read: Inter Milan beat Verona 2-0 to move closer to top as AC Milan, Napoli falter in Serie A title race "I`m lucky to have a group of players that know these types of games really well, that anything can happen. They are in a good spirit and happy with the opportunity to reach a Champions League semi-final. But Chelsea are a very strong rival. We have to have a lot of respect and we`re going to have it".

Real Madrid won't take Chelsea lightly, says Casemiro ahead of Champions League clash

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane had no regrets about picking Sergio Ramos and Eden Hazard against Chelsea despite the pair only recently returning from injury after his side lost 2-0 in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.

Chelsea, who had been the better side in last week's 1-1 draw in Madrid, outplayed Real again and goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount sealed a 3-1 aggregate win to set up an all-English final against Manchester City in Istanbul.

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Captain Ramos, a veteran of big occasions like the decider at Stamford Bridge, had not played for his club since March 16 owing to two injuries in quick succession plus a spell away from training due to testing positive for COVID-19.

But he was thrust straight back into the lineup alongside former Chelsea player Hazard, who was making only his second start in three months, while French left back Ferland Mendy returned after three weeks out.

"We were playing a semi-final and every player was ready, they wouldn't have played if they were not," Zidane told reporters.

"We can all be proud of the players, we gave it our best shot and we got here, to within one step of the final. Chelsea put in a great performance and you have to congratulate them."

The coach also admitted record signing Hazard had been off the pace during the game but said the only way for the Belgian finally to thrive after two seasons with Real riddled with injuries was to keep playing.

"Eden has to get his confidence back and he needs to keep playing. Little by little, we have to make sure he recovers," he added.

Zidane fielded the same 3-5-2 formation as in the first leg but injuries to Dani Carvajal and Raphael Varane led him to field Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr in the unfamiliar position of right back.

The coach defended his tactical decisions but admitted his side had been well beaten.

"Vini's best position is on the left wing but he can also play on the right and today I had to organise the team in this way. But I prefer to focus on what my players have done throughout this season and not just tonight," he said.

"Our shape was very clear, we've played many games like this but today we lost lots of individual battles and we were missing something. We tried but it was a very demanding game."

After missing out on what would have been a fifth Champions League final in eight years, Real will now focus solely on La Liga's thrilling title race and retaining their title.

Zidane's side are two points behind leaders Atletico Madrid and face fourth-placed Sevilla on Sunday, the day after Atletico visit third-placed Barcelona.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane had no regrets about picking Sergio Ramos and Eden Hazard against Chelsea despite the pair only recently returning from injury after his side lost 2-0 in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane had no regrets about picking Sergio Ramos and Eden Hazard against Chelsea despite the pair only recently returning from injury after his side lost 2-0 in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg. Chelsea, who had been the better side in last week's 1-1 draw in Madrid, outplayed Real again and goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount sealed a 3-1 aggregate win to set up an all-English final against Manchester City in Istanbul. ALSO READ: Champions League: Real Madrid outclassed by Chelsea as defeat raises fresh doubts around old guard Captain Ramos, a veteran of big occasions like the decider at Stamford Bridge, had not played for his club since March 16 owing to two injuries in quick succession plus a spell away from training due to testing positive for COVID-19. But he was thrust straight back into the lineup alongside former Chelsea player Hazard, who was making only his second start in three months, while French left back Ferland Mendy returned after three weeks out. "We were playing a semi-final and every player was ready, they wouldn't have played if they were not," Zidane told reporters. "We can all be proud of the players, we gave it our best shot and we got here, to within one step of the final. Chelsea put in a great performance and you have to congratulate them." The coach also admitted record signing Hazard had been off the pace during the game but said the only way for the Belgian finally to thrive after two seasons with Real riddled with injuries was to keep playing. "Eden has to get his confidence back and he needs to keep playing. Little by little, we have to make sure he recovers," he added. Zidane fielded the same 3-5-2 formation as in the first leg but injuries to Dani Carvajal and Raphael Varane led him to field Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr in the unfamiliar position of right back. The coach defended his tactical decisions but admitted his side had been well beaten. "Vini's best position is on the left wing but he can also play on the right and today I had to organise the team in this way. But I prefer to focus on what my players have done throughout this season and not just tonight," he said. "Our shape was very clear, we've played many games like this but today we lost lots of individual battles and we were missing something. We tried but it was a very demanding game." After missing out on what would have been a fifth Champions League final in eight years, Real will now focus solely on La Liga's thrilling title race and retaining their title. Zidane's side are two points behind leaders Atletico Madrid and face fourth-placed Sevilla on Sunday, the day after Atletico visit third-placed Barcelona.

Real's Zidane defends decisions but admits Chelsea deserved to progress

Real Madrid were not just beaten but outplayed, their defeat by Chelsea on Wednesday clear enough to spell the end of a team that has gone on and on but can no longer match the best in Europe.

After a historic run that has seen Zinedine Zidane's grandees win three consecutive&nbsp;Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;titles and four in eight years, Real Madrid can be under no illusions.

This is the third year they have failed to reach the final and the second in a row they have faced elite English opposition and been found wanting.

"Chelsea were the better team," said midfielder Casemiro. "We have no excuses."

Madrid were outclassed by Manchester City last season in the round of 16 and while the 3-1 aggregate score against Chelsea made the tie look competitive, they were fortunate to escape a thrashing.

The second leg could have been comparable to Barcelona's humiliation by Bayern Munich, if only Chelsea were less wasteful with the string of golden opportunities they created.

Barca were thrown into crisis by that 8-2 loss in Lisbon last season, jolted to begin a painful transition that required unpopular decisions about some of the club's leading players.

Madrid, in contrast, have resisted change, Zidane opting instead to extract every last ounce of experience, character and class from his trusted lieutenants, than begin to look to the future.

It has worked too, the club overcoming a year without a single signing, on the back of another in which they spent 100 million euros on Eden Hazard, money that now looks completely wasted.

Without signings and largely without Hazard, Zidane revived and cajoled the old spine of Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Karim Benzema to reset and win again.

They won La Liga last season and if they beat Sevilla on Sunday, they could be favourites to win it again, on the cusp of Zidane's third La Liga title in four full seasons in charge.

With a depleted squad, ravaged all season by injuries and lately drained by fatigue, that would be an immense achievement.

<h2>Real's reduced status&nbsp;</h2>

This Real Madrid era will deservedly go down as one of the greatest of all time, for whom winning mentality was not just an asset but the defining feature.

Yet increasingly the level needed to win in Spain appears significantly lower than what is required in Europe, where Paris Saint-Germain were too good for Barca and Chelsea have shown themselves superior to both Real and Atletico Madrid.

If any of La Liga's top three had come up against either Bayern or City, it is hard to imagine a different result.

Madrid's reduced status is not lost on the club's president Florentino Perez, whose passion for a European Super&nbsp;League&nbsp;is driven in part by desperation to prevent the gap getting bigger.

Perez said without the millions on offer from the breakaway, Madrid cannot afford the likes of Kylian Mbappe this summer, the kind of statement signing to launch a new cycle in one-fell swoop.

But there is change that could be slower and smarter, that does not involve buying only the best players in the world at the very highest price.

Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric are both out of contract this summer, with the future of Ramos particularly uncertain.

Yet it is the role of Zidane that could now come into sharp focus, not so much around his proven capabilities with this current team, but his suitability for ushering in a new one.

Some higher up the club have been frustrated by Zidane's reluctance to nurture younger talents.

Martin Odegaard was sidelined and allowed to leave, while Fede Valverde has succumbed to the regular midfield trio and Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo have only delivered in fits and starts.

Zidane's contract expires in 2022 but he has repeatedly refused to address questions regarding his future.

"I do not look beyond the day to day, I don't plan anything," he said in February.

The French national team is often mentioned as a natural next step, particularly as he has never envisaged a long managerial career. He has kept open the possibility of a return to Juventus too.

But if he stays another year, even Zidane -- whose loyalty to these players has been both a cause and product of their success -- may believe change is now essential.

Real Madrid were not just beaten but outplayed, their defeat by Chelsea on Wednesday clear enough to spell the end of a team that has gone on and on but can no longer match the best in Europe.

Real Madrid were not just beaten but outplayed, their defeat by Chelsea on Wednesday clear enough to spell the end of a team that has gone on and on but can no longer match the best in Europe. After a historic run that has seen Zinedine Zidane's grandees win three consecutive Champions League titles and four in eight years, Real Madrid can be under no illusions. This is the third year they have failed to reach the final and the second in a row they have faced elite English opposition and been found wanting. "Chelsea were the better team," said midfielder Casemiro. "We have no excuses." Madrid were outclassed by Manchester City last season in the round of 16 and while the 3-1 aggregate score against Chelsea made the tie look competitive, they were fortunate to escape a thrashing. The second leg could have been comparable to Barcelona's humiliation by Bayern Munich, if only Chelsea were less wasteful with the string of golden opportunities they created. Barca were thrown into crisis by that 8-2 loss in Lisbon last season, jolted to begin a painful transition that required unpopular decisions about some of the club's leading players. Madrid, in contrast, have resisted change, Zidane opting instead to extract every last ounce of experience, character and class from his trusted lieutenants, than begin to look to the future. It has worked too, the club overcoming a year without a single signing, on the back of another in which they spent 100 million euros on Eden Hazard, money that now looks completely wasted. Without signings and largely without Hazard, Zidane revived and cajoled the old spine of Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Karim Benzema to reset and win again. They won La Liga last season and if they beat Sevilla on Sunday, they could be favourites to win it again, on the cusp of Zidane's third La Liga title in four full seasons in charge. With a depleted squad, ravaged all season by injuries and lately drained by fatigue, that would be an immense achievement. Real's reduced status This Real Madrid era will deservedly go down as one of the greatest of all time, for whom winning mentality was not just an asset but the defining feature. Yet increasingly the level needed to win in Spain appears significantly lower than what is required in Europe, where Paris Saint-Germain were too good for Barca and Chelsea have shown themselves superior to both Real and Atletico Madrid. If any of La Liga's top three had come up against either Bayern or City, it is hard to imagine a different result. Madrid's reduced status is not lost on the club's president Florentino Perez, whose passion for a European Super League is driven in part by desperation to prevent the gap getting bigger. Perez said without the millions on offer from the breakaway, Madrid cannot afford the likes of Kylian Mbappe this summer, the kind of statement signing to launch a new cycle in one-fell swoop. But there is change that could be slower and smarter, that does not involve buying only the best players in the world at the very highest price. Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric are both out of contract this summer, with the future of Ramos particularly uncertain. Yet it is the role of Zidane that could now come into sharp focus, not so much around his proven capabilities with this current team, but his suitability for ushering in a new one. Some higher up the club have been frustrated by Zidane's reluctance to nurture younger talents. Martin Odegaard was sidelined and allowed to leave, while Fede Valverde has succumbed to the regular midfield trio and Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo have only delivered in fits and starts. Zidane's contract expires in 2022 but he has repeatedly refused to address questions regarding his future. "I do not look beyond the day to day, I don't plan anything," he said in February. The French national team is often mentioned as a natural next step, particularly as he has never envisaged a long managerial career. He has kept open the possibility of a return to Juventus too. But if he stays another year, even Zidane -- whose loyalty to these players has been both a cause and product of their success -- may believe change is now essential.

Champions League: Real Madrid outclassed by Chelsea as defeat raises fresh doubts around old guard

Chelsea beat Real Madrid 2-0 to clinch a 3-1 aggregate success in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.

Goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount booked an all-Premier League showdown with Manchester City in the final in Istanbul on May 29.

AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from the Stamford Bridge clash:

<h2>Tuchel's Midas touch</h2>

Since replacing the sacked Frank Lampard in January, Thomas Tuchel has overseen a remarkable revival in Chelsea's fortunes and this was his finest moment yet.

Tuchel arrived at Stamford Bridge with a solid CV after leading Paris Saint-Germain to the French title and last season's Champions League final.

But few expected him to have such an immediate impact on under-performing Chelsea.

Mired in ninth place in the Premier League when Tuchel took charge, Chelsea have won 16 of their 24 games under the German, rising back into the top four and reaching the finals of the Champions League and FA Cup.

Defensive excellence has been the trademark of Tuchel's reign and once again he organised Chelsea superbly as they kept Real at bay and posed a sustained threat on the counter.

Thanks to Tuchel's tactical excellence, Chelsea are in their third Champions League final and their first since winning the competition for the first time against Bayern Munich in 2012.

Tuchel has already masterminded a victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final and a repeat in Turkey would cap an incredible debut season.

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<h2>Redemption for Werner</h2>

After a turbulent first season at Chelsea, Timo Werner finally exorcised his demons with the goal that put Chelsea on course for the final.

An ever increasing litany of high-profile misses had raised serious doubts about the decision to sign Werner from RB Leipzig for £45 million ($62 million) last year.

Werner even received social media criticism from the wife of his Chelsea team-mate Thiago Silva after his close-range effort was saved by Real keeper Thibaut Courtois in the first leg.

It looked like being another frustrating night for Werner when the German striker allowed himself to be needlessly caught offside before slotting home Ben Chilwell's low cross.

But, for all his travails this season, Werner has refused to hide and his honest endeavour was rewarded in the 28th minute.

N'Golo Kante slipped a pass to Kai Havertz and when his chip rebounded off the bar, Werner was perfectly placed to grab the easiest goal of his career, heading into the empty net from virtually on the line.

The 25-year-old's 12th goal for Chelsea was only his second in his last 18 games.

It was also Werner's first Champions League goal in open play since September 2019, but the wait was worthwhile as he became the toast of the King's Road at last.

<h2>Hazard flops</h2>

Eden Hazard helped Chelsea win the Premier League twice in his seven-year spell with the club, but the Real Madrid forward's first return to Stamford Bridge was one to forget.

Making just his 18th appearance of another injury-ravaged campaign, Hazard looked a shadow of the player who dazzled in Chelsea blue.

When the 30-year-old left the Bridge in 2019, he was ranked among the world's best players after scoring 110 goals in 352 games for Chelsea.

Real had to pay £89 million to land the Belgian star, who was expected to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo as the new king of the Bernabeu.

Instead, Hazard turned up overweight for his first pre-season with the club and has been on a steep decline ever seen.

Given a chance to change the narrative against his former club, Hazard was completely anonymous.

Real boss Zinedine Zidane stuck with Hazard for 89 minutes, but he produced just one shot on goal when his low drive was blocked by Edouard Mendy as Madrid bowed out with a whimper.

Chelsea beat Real Madrid 2-0 to clinch a 3-1 aggregate success in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg. Goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount booked an all-Premier League showdown with Manchester City in the final in Istanbul on May 29.

Chelsea beat Real Madrid 2-0 to clinch a 3-1 aggregate success in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg. Goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount booked an all-Premier League showdown with Manchester City in the final in Istanbul on May 29. AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from the Stamford Bridge clash: Tuchel's Midas touch Since replacing the sacked Frank Lampard in January, Thomas Tuchel has overseen a remarkable revival in Chelsea's fortunes and this was his finest moment yet. Tuchel arrived at Stamford Bridge with a solid CV after leading Paris Saint-Germain to the French title and last season's Champions League final. But few expected him to have such an immediate impact on under-performing Chelsea. Mired in ninth place in the Premier League when Tuchel took charge, Chelsea have won 16 of their 24 games under the German, rising back into the top four and reaching the finals of the Champions League and FA Cup. Defensive excellence has been the trademark of Tuchel's reign and once again he organised Chelsea superbly as they kept Real at bay and posed a sustained threat on the counter. Thanks to Tuchel's tactical excellence, Chelsea are in their third Champions League final and their first since winning the competition for the first time against Bayern Munich in 2012. Tuchel has already masterminded a victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final and a repeat in Turkey would cap an incredible debut season. Redemption for Werner After a turbulent first season at Chelsea, Timo Werner finally exorcised his demons with the goal that put Chelsea on course for the final. An ever increasing litany of high-profile misses had raised serious doubts about the decision to sign Werner from RB Leipzig for £45 million ($62 million) last year. Werner even received social media criticism from the wife of his Chelsea team-mate Thiago Silva after his close-range effort was saved by Real keeper Thibaut Courtois in the first leg. It looked like being another frustrating night for Werner when the German striker allowed himself to be needlessly caught offside before slotting home Ben Chilwell's low cross. But, for all his travails this season, Werner has refused to hide and his honest endeavour was rewarded in the 28th minute. N'Golo Kante slipped a pass to Kai Havertz and when his chip rebounded off the bar, Werner was perfectly placed to grab the easiest goal of his career, heading into the empty net from virtually on the line. The 25-year-old's 12th goal for Chelsea was only his second in his last 18 games. It was also Werner's first Champions League goal in open play since September 2019, but the wait was worthwhile as he became the toast of the King's Road at last. Hazard flops Eden Hazard helped Chelsea win the Premier League twice in his seven-year spell with the club, but the Real Madrid forward's first return to Stamford Bridge was one to forget. Making just his 18th appearance of another injury-ravaged campaign, Hazard looked a shadow of the player who dazzled in Chelsea blue. When the 30-year-old left the Bridge in 2019, he was ranked among the world's best players after scoring 110 goals in 352 games for Chelsea. Real had to pay £89 million to land the Belgian star, who was expected to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo as the new king of the Bernabeu. Instead, Hazard turned up overweight for his first pre-season with the club and has been on a steep decline ever seen. Given a chance to change the narrative against his former club, Hazard was completely anonymous. Real boss Zinedine Zidane stuck with Hazard for 89 minutes, but he produced just one shot on goal when his low drive was blocked by Edouard Mendy as Madrid bowed out with a whimper.

Champions League: Three things we learned from Chelsea vs Real Madrid

Timo Werner admitted he was relieved to redeem himself with a goal against Real Madrid which helped put Chelsea into the Champions League final against Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Having missed a sitter when the semi-final first leg finished in a 1-1 draw in Madrid, Werner made amends in the return on Wednesday with the opening goal in a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge which put the Blues into the final with a 3-1 win on aggregate.

"We were the dominant team for two games. That's why I'm glad I was able to make up for my mistake like this," Werner told Sky.

"A childhood dream for everyone in the dressing room has come true."&nbsp;

After a season blighted by a litany of high-profile misses, Werner was widely criticised after the first leg when his close-range effort was saved in Madrid.

"In the first leg I was the fool because I didn't get the ball in from five metres," the Germany striker added.

"I put this one away from five metres, even though it was a bit easier as there was no goalkeeper.

"It would have been bad if I hadn't finished that one either."

He gave Chelsea the first-half lead when Kai Havertz's chip rebounded off the bar, presenting Werner with an easy header into an empty net just short of the line.

The 25-year-old's 12th goal for Chelsea was only his second in his last 18 games since signing from RB Leipzig for £45 million ($62 million) last year.

Chelsea booked their place in the Istanbul final on May 29 when Mason Mount tapped in their second goal five minutes from the final whistle.

Timo Werner admitted he was relieved to redeem himself with a goal against Real Madrid which helped put Chelsea into the Champions League final against Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Timo Werner admitted he was relieved to redeem himself with a goal against Real Madrid which helped put Chelsea into the Champions League final against Premier League rivals Manchester City. Having missed a sitter when the semi-final first leg finished in a 1-1 draw in Madrid, Werner made amends in the return on Wednesday with the opening goal in a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge which put the Blues into the final with a 3-1 win on aggregate. "We were the dominant team for two games. That's why I'm glad I was able to make up for my mistake like this," Werner told Sky. "A childhood dream for everyone in the dressing room has come true." After a season blighted by a litany of high-profile misses, Werner was widely criticised after the first leg when his close-range effort was saved in Madrid. "In the first leg I was the fool because I didn't get the ball in from five metres," the Germany striker added. "I put this one away from five metres, even though it was a bit easier as there was no goalkeeper. "It would have been bad if I hadn't finished that one either." He gave Chelsea the first-half lead when Kai Havertz's chip rebounded off the bar, presenting Werner with an easy header into an empty net just short of the line. The 25-year-old's 12th goal for Chelsea was only his second in his last 18 games since signing from RB Leipzig for £45 million ($62 million) last year. Chelsea booked their place in the Istanbul final on May 29 when Mason Mount tapped in their second goal five minutes from the final whistle.

Chelsea's Werner relieved by Champions League redemption

Chelsea and Real Madrid are set to lock horns at Stamford Bridge in what will be the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 semi-final. Both Real Madrid and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Madrid and will be looking to seal a spot in the UCL final where the winner of the clash will take on Manchester City in Istanbul.<o:p></o:p>

While Chelsea scored the first goal in the first-leg in Madrid, Karim Benzema equalised with a terrific volleyed goal later in the first half. Notably, the occasion will be the first time Real Madrid play at Stamford Bridge. <o:p></o:p>

However, both Chelsea and Real Madrid have played each other in 1971 and 1998 Super Cups. Both the encounters were won by the London club.

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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Here's all you need to know about the Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match<o:p></o:p></h2>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">When and what time will the Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match encounter begin?<o:p></o:p></h2>

The Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match will begin at 12:30 AM on Thursday (May 6). <o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Which channel will telecast the Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match in India?<o:p></o:p></h2>

The Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match encounter will be telecasted on Sony Ten2 and Ten2 HD in India.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">How to watch the live streaming of the Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match in India?<o:p></o:p></h2>

The Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match can be streamed live on the SonyLiv App and Website in India. <o:p></o:p>

Chelsea likely playing XI:<o:p></o:p>

Mendy, James, Christensen, Silva, Rudiger, Chilwell, Jorginho, Kante, Mount, Pulisic, Werner<o:p></o:p>

Real Madrid likely playing XI:<o:p></o:p>

Courtois, Valverde, Ramos, Militao, Mendy, Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Hazard, Vinicius Jr., Benzema<o:p></o:p>

Chelsea and Real Madrid are set to lock horns at Stamford Bridge in what will be the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 semi-final. Both Real Madrid and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Madrid and will be looking to seal a spot in the UCL final where the winner of the clash will take on Manchester City in Istanbul.

Chelsea and Real Madrid are set to lock horns at Stamford Bridge in what will be the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 semi-final. Both Real Madrid and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Madrid and will be looking to seal a spot in the UCL final where the winner of the clash will take on Manchester City in Istanbul. While Chelsea scored the first goal in the first-leg in Madrid, Karim Benzema equalised with a terrific volleyed goal later in the first half. Notably, the occasion will be the first time Real Madrid play at Stamford Bridge. However, both Chelsea and Real Madrid have played each other in 1971 and 1998 Super Cups. Both the encounters were won by the London club. ALSO READ: Champions League: Three things we learned from Man City vs Paris Saint-Germain Here's all you need to know about the Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match When and what time will the Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match encounter begin? The Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match will begin at 12:30 AM on Thursday (May 6). Which channel will telecast the Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match in India? The Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match encounter will be telecasted on Sony Ten2 and Ten2 HD in India. How to watch the live streaming of the Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match in India? The Chelsea vs Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League match can be streamed live on the SonyLiv App and Website in India. Chelsea likely playing XI: Mendy, James, Christensen, Silva, Rudiger, Chilwell, Jorginho, Kante, Mount, Pulisic, Werner Real Madrid likely playing XI: Courtois, Valverde, Ramos, Militao, Mendy, Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Hazard, Vinicius Jr., Benzema

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