Chelsea vs Real Madrid (UCL 2021/22)

Tuchel has almost his entire first-team squad available, however Ben Chilwell is sidelined with a long-term injury and Callum Hudson-Odoi has a back problem.

Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard will be unable to play against his former side after undergoing a fibular plate operation, whilst Luka Jovic is a doubt due to an ankle problem.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti is continuing to test positive for COVID-19, so he is not expected to be on the touchline, as was the case during Los Blancos’ 2-1 win at Celta Vigo last weekend. Instead, it is likely to be his son and assistant who is in charge, Davide Ancelotti.

match-up last season, with the first leg taking place at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

Real Madrid will be seeking revenge after Chelsea’s 3-1 aggregate victory last season, in which the two teams drew 1-1 in Spain before the Blues ran out 2-0 winners in London, whilst Thomas Tuchel’s side are aiming to get back on track after their 4-1 home defeat to Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.