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Chelsea v Real Madrid - as it happened

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Chelsea v Real Madrid, UCL 2021/22 quarter-final, 1st leg, 6/4/2022 - Official line-ups. BeSoccer
Chelsea v Real Madrid, UCL 2021/22 quarter-final, 1st leg, 6/4/2022 - Official line-ups. BeSoccer
Join us for live coverage of the Champions League quarter-final first leg tie netween Chelsea and Real Madrid from the Stamford Bridge stadium in London. We will be able to enjoy one of the matches of the year on BeSoccer. The reigning UCL champions will host the kings of the competition.
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
21'
K. Benzema
0 - 2
24'
K. Benzema
Kai Havertz
40'
1 - 2
1 - 3
46'
K. Benzema
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 95'
    FT: Chelsea 1-3 Real Madrid! Madrid have taken a big step towards a 10th consecutive quarter-final success in this competition thanks to the enduring excellence of Benzema. In scoring a 2nd successive UCL hat-trick, Karim showcased his clinical touch, moving on to 37 goals from 36 matches in all competitions this term. It was, moreover, a fabulous team effort by Ancelotti’s side who were tactically astute, composed in possession and incisive in attack as they earned a first victory over Chelsea.
  • 93'
    Chance! Lukaku tees up fellow sub Ziyech inside the area and he has a swing at it, firing over the top.
  • 90'
    5 minutes added on!
  • 87'
    Foul by Carvajal on Mount.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 86'
    RM double sub: Ceballos on for Valverde, Karim Benzema is replaced by Gareth Bale.
  • 84'
    Valverde concedes a free-kick for a foul on Azpilicueta.
  • 84'
    James strikes well fron range, hard and true but Courtois is right behind it and makes another good stop.
  • 79'
    Havertz does well to find space but there's no power in that strike.
  • 76'
    Valverde and Nacho link up well down the right and look dangerous for Real but Chelsea rally to clear.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 74'
    'Los Blancos' sub: Kroos is replaced by Camavinga.
  • 71'
    Corner awarded to Chelsea.
  • 70'
    Chelsea keep on coming. What a strike from Mount, curling from range and looping it just over the top.
  • 69'
    And that's an even better chance! A deflected cross from the left hangs in the air and Lukaku is unmarked, just outside the six-yard box. Benzema scored two headers in that goal earlier on but Lukaku can only nod wide.
  • 68'
    Half an opening for the Chelsea striker, he can only head wide under pressure from Nacho though.
  • 65'
    Mount concedes a free-kick for a foul on Carvajal.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 64'
    RM sub: Nacho replaces Eder Militao.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 64'
    Chelsea double sub: Lukaku and Loftus-Cheek on for Pulisic and Jorginho.
  • 60'
    More changes being prepared: Loftus-Cheek and Lukaku.
  • 59'
    Great feet from Pulisic to buy himself some space but his shot is never on target.
  • 57'
    Valverde is flagged for offside.
  • 54'
    Pulisic gets a corner for Chelsea.
  • 53'
    Modric is penalised for a foul on Kovacic.
  • 50'
    Corner awarded to Chelsea.
  • 50'
    Can Chelsea find a way back in again? They need a response and that's a brilliant effort from Azpilicueta which is heading in until a very very good save indeed.
  • 47'
    GOAL for Real Madrid! A gift! Mendy and Rüdiger make a mess of clearing a loose ball, Benzema is ever alert to win the ball and slide into an open goal from 25 metres or so. It's the perfect start to the half and another Champions League hat-trick!
  • 45'
    Chelsea double sub: Kovacic and Ziyech on for Kante and Christensen.
  • 45'
    HT: Chelsea 1-2 Real Madrid! Benzema scored a hat-trick last time out in this competition and the Frenchman's two terrific headed strikes have put Madrid in a strong position a quarter of the way through this tie. With the lively Vinícius Júnior striking the crossbar it might have been even better for Madrid who have kept the ball well and opened up Chelsea to impressive effect.
  • 45'
    1 minute added on!
  • 42'
    What a chance for the hat-trick! Vinicius Junior is again the danger on the left, he plays it across and Benzema should score but clips a shot wide.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 40'
  • 40'
    GOAL for Chelsea! Chelsea needed to get the next goal in the tie and they have done just that! Last season's matchwinner in the final comes up with another big moment, and it's another cracking header. Jorginho's clipped cross is a good one and Courtois can't keep out a powerful header from Havertz.
  • 40'
    Madrid are showing quality and composure when playing the ball out from the back and through the Chelsea press. An impressive feature of their play in this first period.
  • 38'
    A decent chance for the veteran who is free to meet the corner but cannot keep his effort on target.
  • 38'
    Corner awarded to Chelsea.
  • 35'
    Chelsea need a route back into the tie and it's worth a try from Kante - but his shot is always clearing the crossbar.
  • 33'
    Corner awarded to Real Madrid, conceded by Christensen.
  • 32'
    It's nearly three! Carvajal gets a shot underneath Mendy but the keeper gets a touch on it and Christensen can clear away.
  • 30'
    After Brentford put four past Chelsea at the weekend, those two early headers have continued a flood of goals against Chelsea at home. Mendy is in the right place to prevent another.
  • 29'
    Corner awarded to Real Madrid.
  • 28'
    Scrub the previous Benzema stat: that's 10 goals now for the Madrid skipper in this UEFA Champions League campaign.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Madrid en el 24'
  • 24'
    GOAL for Real Madrid! Incredible from Benzema! Two in a few minutes and it's another wonderful header. Chelsea's defenders never picked the number nine up and he steers in Modri?'s cross from the right. Chelsea with it all to do now.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Madrid en el 21'
  • 21'
    GOAL for Real Madrid! Who else? Real Madrid's main man comes up trumps yet again. It's a terrific header too, playing a one-two with Vinícius Júnior before planting his effort beyond Mendy into the top corner. Priceless.
Card

Yellow card

a Chelsea
  • 19'
    Rudiger is shown a yellow card.
  • 18'
    Eder Militao, fresh from that booking, now needs treatment for a bang on his hip.
  • 16'
    End-to-end stuff as Vini Jr carves a channel through the Chelsea defence but Thiago Silva gets across to make the challenge.
  • 15'
    James and Mount line up the free-kick, it's the right-back who takes and Courtois has to push out his powerful strike.
  • 15'
    The energy is good from Chelsea but they need to ensure it doesn't become frantic. Lots of players were caught high up the pitch just then, in positions they perhaps shouldn't have been in, and it took one stray pass to set Madrid on the counter and almost led to a goal.
Card

Yellow card

a Real Madrid
  • 14'
    Eder Militao is booked for a foul on Havertz.
  • 12'
    Christensen is penalised for a foul on Vinicius.
  • 11'
    Corner awarded to Chelsea, conceded by Mendy.
  • 10'
    Vinicius Jr hits the woodwork! Chelsea look dangerous but Real break away quickly and should score. Benzema finds Vinícius Júnior in space, he chops inside on to his right foot and crashes a shot against the crossbar.
  • 7'
    Foul by Kante on Toni Kroos.
  • 6'
    Jorginho concedes a free-kick for a foul on Eder Militao.
  • 5'
    Chelsea's first sight of goal comes from a long ball in behind from Kante. Havertz looks to work space on his left foot but Alaba closes down his space really well to get a block in.
  • 3'
    The early signs are that, out of possession at least, Valverde is operating in a right wing-back role as part of a back five for the visitors.
  • 2'
    Azpilicueta is indeed playing on the left for Chelsea and the skipper is close to meeting a very early cross in from Mount.
  • 1'
    Chelsea get us going from left to right in the blue!! Real Madrid in their usual colours!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Azpilicueta and Benzema, the two captains, come together for the coin toss and we're about to start!
  • PRVW
    The teams make their way out here!
  • PRVW
    The players get ready in the tunnel!
  • PRVW
    It seems that the locals here have heeded Tuchel's call for a passionate atmosphere. Just over ten minutes till kick-off and the noise is building nicely.
  • PRVW
    The captain takes the field to warm up, followed by all his teammates. Chelsea want to repeat last year's feat.
  • PRVW
    It's a very wet and wild evening in London. Could the weather play a part?
  • PRVW
    The stadium is filling up with 30 minutes to go before the start of this UCL quarter-finals first leg. The goalkeepers have just entered the field to warm up.
  • PRVW
    Carlo Ancelotti, Madrid coach speaking to 'Movistar Plus': "Chelsea are strong in their pressure when you lose the ball. They're capable of winning the ball and causing danger with their transitions. This is a very important aspect – that we handle the ball well, have good possession and whenever we have chances, take advantage of them."
  • PRVW
    Among the stands at Stamford Bridge you can see and hear some Real Madrid fans who have travelled to London to support their team.
  • PRVW
    These two sides met in last season's semi-finals, as Chelsea reached their first UCL final since 2012 with a comfortable 3-1 aggregate success against Madrid. Goals from Werner and Mount were enough for the Premier League side. Will either star again tonight?
  • PRVW
    This is how the home side arrived at the stadium, will they be able to take advantage of the crowd's support to put the tie on track?
  • PRVW
    There is a milestone appearance for Alaba tonight who is making his 100th outing in the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, for Courtois and Carvajal tonight brings their respective 80th and 70th appearances in UEFA's club competitions.
  • PRVW
    This is how the Spanish side arrived at the stadium, will they be able to win without the support of their home crowd?
  • PRVW
    Remember the abolition of the away goals rule in all UEFA club competitions. From now on away goals will count the same, i.e. there will be no advantage for the second leg.
  • PRVW
    Two very interesting line-ups selected tonight. The tactical battle begins now.
  • PRVW
    French Clement Turpin is the referee for this one while Jerome Brisard is the VAR.
  • PRVW
    Although no surprises with the shape, Tuchel's selection does raise a couple of eyebrows: firstly, both James and Azpilicueta start. My guess is the latter will be at left-wing back. Secondly, there's no room for Kovacic, with Mount preferred as the link between Chelsea's 'double 6' and the front two.
  • PRVW
    Real Madrid’s starting XI shows two changes from the 2-1 weekend win over Celta with Carvajal replacing Lucas Vazquez at right-back and – as widely speculated in the last couple of days – midfielder Valverde coming into the side as Asensio, a forward, drops out.
  • PRVW
    Blues bench: Kepa (GK), Bettinelli (GK); Alonso, Sarr, Chalobah; Kovacic, Saul, Kenedy, Loftus-Cheek; Ziyech, Lukaku, Werner.
  • PRVW
    Chelsea XI: Mendy (GK); Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Christensen; Azpilicueta, Mount, Jorginho, Kante, Reece James; Pulisic, Havertz.
  • PRVW
    It's 12 degrees and rain in London for this one. All set at the incredible Stamford Bridge to get the ball rolling and enjoy the UCL show.
  • PRVW
    Chelsea's 14-game unbeaten run in all competitions was ended on Saturday when they went down 4-1 at home to London rivals Brentford at Stamford Bridge, their first defeat against the Bees since 1939.
  • PRVW
    'Los Blancos' bench: Toni Fuidias (GK), Lunin (GK); Marcelo, Nacho, Vallejo; Camavinga, Ceballos, Lucas Vazquez; Rodrygo, Bale, Asensio, Mariano.
  • PRVW
    Real Madrid XI: Courtois (GK); Mendy, Alaba, Militao, Carvajal; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Vini Jr, Benzema, Valverde.
  • PRVW
    Thirteen-time winners they may be; but Real Madrid have not scored a goal in their last three away matches in the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League.
  • PRVW
    Holders Chelsea have lost only two of their last 21 UEFA Champions League matches and have lost only one of their last nine matches in the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea have kept five clean sheets in their last six UEFA Champions League matches against Spanish clubs.
  • PRVW
    Real Madrid have won six of their previous 19 away games against English opposition but none of their last five – a run stretching back seven and a half years to a 3-0 victory at Liverpool in the 2014/15 group stage.
Info

Pre-match

06 April 2022, 21:00

Referee: Clement Turpin | VAR: Jérôme Brisard

Stadium: Stamford Bridge

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to live coverage of the UCL quarter-finals game between Chelsea and Real Madrid at the Stamford Bridge stadium in London! Any predictions?