Chelsea journey to the Bernabéu for the primary leg of their Champions League quarter-final in opposition to Actual Madrid.

The London giants have endured a poor season within the Premier League and suffered their eleventh defeat of the season final weekend.

Thus, they’re an enormous underdog in opposition to Actual Madrid on Wednesday however coach Frank Lampard will goal to defy the chances.

Here is how Chelsea performed in opposition to Actual Madrid:

A aim keeper: Lampard continued his profession with Kepa Arrizabalaga in aim in his first match as caretaker coach. The Spaniard is prone to fall again in opposition to Edouard Mendy, who hasn’t performed a single minute for the reason that World Cup. Arrizabalaga made two glorious saves within the spherical of 16 in opposition to Borussia Dortmund final month.

protection: Reece James is a assured starter within the right-back place. Wesley Fofana and Kalidou Koulibaly ought to proceed as a defensive duo in opposition to Madrid. At left-back, Ben Chilwell seems to be set to interchange Mark Cucurella after he appeared on the bench in opposition to Wolves on Saturday. The England star has simply put paper on paper on a brand new long-term contract with Chelsea.

Midline: The three-man midfield was Lampard’s most well-liked possibility. Enzo Fernandes and Mateo Kovacic ought to begin for the England man. The duo have fashioned a powerful partnership in midfield over the previous month. They should be joined by N’Golo Kante, who seems to be set to make his second begin for Chelsea since recovering from a long-term hamstring damage.

straight forward: Joao Felix, Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling had been on high within the 1-0 defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers. Lampard should keep on with the identical attacking components. Felix has scored nice scoring positions with out discovering the web. The Portuguese hopes to attain his first aim in opposition to Madrid in seven makes an attempt.

The anticipated line-up for Chelsea in opposition to Actual Madrid