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Chelsea’s Predicted starting line-up against Spanish giants Real Madrid

Chelsea would take the trip to face La Liga giants Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League tie at the Santiago Bernabeu.

And both sides would be coming into this game on the back of a defeat as Chelsea lost 1-0 to Wolves in the Premier League. While Real Madrid lost 2-3 to the Samuel Chukwueze-inspired Villarreal side.

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The stage is set for one of the best games in Europe as Real Madrid welcomes Chelsea with expectations expected to be so high ahead of this match.

Following the match at hand, Isagoal.com evaluates the possible players that could start for Chelsea against Real Madrid.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to keep his place in the goalpost despite the return of Edouard Mendy to the Chelsea squad aftermath of his recovery from injury.

Chelsea would most likely deploy Senegal’s Kalidou Koulibaly in the centre back with Wesley Fofana partnering with him in that position.

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While the English duo of Ben Chilwell and Reece James will slot into the left and right back position respectively.

In midfield, Chelsea would most likely start Argentine midfield player Enzo Fernandez with N’Golo Kante dropping to the substitute bench.

While the likes of Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount would act as the creative spark for the Blues in the middle of the park.

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In the attack, Joao Felix and Raheem Sterling are expected to operate from the wings while Kai Havertz would lead Chelsea’s charge for goals despite his poor run of form in the Number 9 position.

Chelsea’s possible starting team against Real Madrid in a 4-3-3 formation system

Kepa Arrizabalaga; Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ben Chilwell; Enzo Fernandez, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount; Joao Felix, Kai Havertz, Raheem Sterling.

This article was updated 2 months ago

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