UEFA Champions League 2021: On Demand Season 1 Episode 199 Real Madrid vs. Chelsea
- April 27, 2021
- 96 min
Real Madrid and Chelsea clash in the highly anticipated second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final. With the first leg ending in a 1-1 draw, both teams will be looking to secure their spot in the final. Real Madrid will be hoping to rely on their vast experience in the competition, having won the Champions League a record 13 times, while Chelsea will be looking to continue their impressive form under new manager Thomas Tuchel.
Real Madrid come into the game with a long injury list, with key players Sergio Ramos, Ferland Mendy, and Federico Valverde all expected to miss out. However, they still possess a formidable attack led by the likes of Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior. With Benzema in particular having a sensational season, netting 27 goals in all competitions so far, Chelsea's defense will have to be on their toes to stop him.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have been in great form since the arrival of Tuchel, who has transformed their fortunes following a disappointing start to the season under previous manager Frank Lampard. Their defense, marshalled by the impressive Thiago Silva, has been particularly solid, conceding just four goals in their last nine games. In attack, they will be hoping that their new talisman, Timo Werner, can rediscover his scoring touch, having gone 11 games without a goal before finally finding the net in a recent Premier League game.
The winner of this semi-final will face Manchester City in the final, which takes place on May 29th at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul. With both Real Madrid and Chelsea having a storied history in the competition, this promises to be a fascinating contest between two of Europe's top teams. Who will come out on top and secure their place in the final? Tune in to find out.