Chelsea vs Real Madrid betting tips: UEFA Champions League preview, predictions & odds

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Karim Benzema to score anytime (33/20 with 888Bet)

Benzema is back in the squad for Real’s trip to Stamford Bridge.

The striker has been in electric form over recent weeks and marked his return to action with a brace against Celta Vigo.

He also netted an incredible hat-trick in the last round to help Los Blancos defeat PSG.

Kai Havertz to score anytime (5/2 with Bet365)

He is starting to hit top form having found the back of the net several times over recent weeks.

The German has netted four in his last four in the league, scored against Lille and he also bagged one for Germany during the last international break.

Chelsea v Newcastle United – Premier League LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 13: Kai Havertz of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Match preview: Chelsea vs Real Madrid

Chelsea suffered a big defeat over the weekend as they were beaten at home by Brentford.

The Bees incredibly won 4-1 at Stamford Bridge as the Blues showed real weaknesses.

The west London club are now being pulled back into the race for the top four.

Although, Arsenal’s defeat against Crystal Palace helps relieve some of the pressure.

Thomas Tuchel’s side knocked out Lille in the last round winning 4-1 on aggregate.

The players of Chelsea celebrating during the UEFA Champions SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – 2021/12/08: The players of Chelsea celebrating during the UEFA Champions League, football match between Zenit and Chelsea at Gazprom Arena.

Real Madrid bounce back from El Clasico defeat

Real Madrid bounced back from their El Clasico defeat with a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Benzema netted a brace against the hosts to secure the three points.

Carlo Ancelloti’s side now remain top of La Liga with a 12 point lead over Barcelona.

Madrid produced an incredible comeback in the last round to eliminate PSG.

Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain: Round Of Sixteen Leg Two – UEFA Champions League Karim Benzema of Real Madrid scores their team’s first goal past Marquinhosn (L) and Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 09, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Chelsea team news

Reece James returned to action on the weekend as he came on as a substitute against Brentford.

Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi are both doubts for the match.

Ben Chilwell remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Real Madrid team news

Karim Benzema marked his return to action with a brace against Cleta Vigo on the weekend.

Madrid were thrashed by Barcelona without him to highlight his importance to the team.

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