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Real Madrid vs Chelsea FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Champions League first leg

REAL MADRID are facing Chelsea in a Champions League semi-final between two clubs from the European Super League.

Like all English teams, Chelsea have pulled out of the hated competition, but Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists it will still go ahead.

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Real Madrid made light work of Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-final[/caption]

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Chelsea come into this one in excellent form[/caption]

Real Madrid have impressed in this competition so far, as they eased past Liverpool with a 3-1 aggregate quarter-final win.

Chelsea meanwhile made light work of Atletico before surviving a late scare to get past Porto.

What time does Real Madrid vs Chelsea kick off?

  • Real Madrid take on Chelsea on Tuesday, April 26 – TONIGHT.
  • The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Spain.
  • It will be played at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium.
  • Chelsea have not met Real Madrid under Roman Abramovich’s ownership, but Gus Poyet netted the only goal when the teams last met in the 1998 Uefa Super Cup.

What TV channel is Real Madrid vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?

  • Real Madrid vs Chelsea will be live on BT Sport 2.
  • Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
  • To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
Chelsea have the advantage in the head-to-head stakes

Can I watch Real Madrid vs Chelsea for free?

  • EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
  • And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
  • At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.


Team news

Toni Kroos is expected to overcome muscular discomfort to partner Luka Modric and Casemiro in Real Madrid’s first choice midfield line-up.

Federico Valverde is still in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus while Sergio Ramos (calf), Lucas Vazquez (knee) and Ferland Mendy (calf) are all out.

Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic will play no part against his former club, with Thomas Tuchel confirming he will miss out with a hamstring injury.

Thiago Silva is back for the Blues after coming through their win against West Ham unscathed.

How Chelsea could line up against Real Madrid in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg

Latest odds

Real Madrid 13/10

Draw 21/10

Chelsea 9/4