Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news and prediction

Chelsea face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals as they look to take a first leg advantage in Spain. 

Frank Lampard‘s side, then under the management of Thomas Tuchel, were knocked out by Real Madrid in this exact stage last season, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side going onto win the Champions League.

It’s going to be an uphill task for Chelsea to progress into the semi-finals as they eye their third triumph in 11 years, with the winner of the quarter-final earning a last-four tie against either Bayern Munich or Manchester City.

Lampard oversaw a substandard performance at the weekend prior to their biggest game of the season so far. Chelsea were narrowly, but well-beaten on the pitch by Wolves thanks to Matheus Nunes’ first half stunner into the top corner to seal a 1-0 win for the hosts at Molineux.

Now they head to Spain and, although Madrid lost to Villarreal 3-2 at the weekend, if they perform anything like they did against Wolves, Chelsea could be in for a long night on Wednesday.

Here is all the information for the European encounter:

Date, kick-off-time and location

The Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Chelsea will kick-off at 8pm (UK) on Wednesday 12th April 2023, with the game being played at the Santiago Bernabeu, Spain.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Chelsea

For those based in the United Kingdom, it will be available to watch live on BT Sports.

Chelsea team news to face Real Madrid

Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana, N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount are all fit, confirmed Lampard pre-match, offering the Blues a huge quadruple boost for the quarter-final clash.

Ben Chilwell was brought on against Wolves from the bench as Lampard looked to manage his minutes and the 26-year-old looks set to be in contention to start at the Bernabeu.

Edouard Mendy is fighting to force his way back into the starting XI after recovering from a fractured finger injury. He was preferred during Lampard’s previous reign but it remains unclear if the Senegalese will be called upon for Chelsea’s biggest game of the season.

Raheem Sterling was lauded by the Chelsea caretaker boss pre-match, with the 44-year-old admitting he will look to rely on the England international’s experience for the knockout clash, hinting he could earn another start.

Prediction

Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea