Real Madrid's victory over Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals

    Real Madrid has eliminated Chelsea to reach the Champions League semi-finals. In this article, we will provide a detailed analysis of the match, including the lineup, goals, and tactics used by both teams.

    Real Madrid fielded a strong starting XI with Thibaut Courtois, Raphael Varane, Nacho Fernandez, Ferland Mendy, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Marco Asensio, Karim Benzema, and Vinicius Junior. On the other hand, Chelsea started with Edouard Mendy, Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger, Reece James, N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount, Timo Werner, and Christian Pulisic.

    The match started with a high intensity as both teams tried to take an early lead. Real Madrid dominated the possession in the early stages of the game, but Chelsea created the first chance of the game when Werner's shot hit the post. Real Madrid took the lead in the 28th minute through Benzema's well-placed header from a corner. Chelsea tried to respond quickly, but Real Madrid's defense stood firm, and the first half ended with a 1-0 lead for the Spanish giants.

    Chelsea started the second half with more attacking intent, and they were rewarded in the 85th minute when Mount scored a crucial equalizer. However, Real Madrid responded brilliantly just three minutes later when Benzema scored his second goal of the night with an outstanding strike from outside the box. Chelsea tried their best to find another equalizer, but Real Madrid held on to their lead and secured a spot in the Champions League semi-finals.

    Real Madrid played with a 4-3-3 formation, and their midfield trio of Modric, Casemiro, and Kroos controlled the game's tempo. They pressed high and forced Chelsea to make mistakes, which led to their first goal. On the other hand, Chelsea played with a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Mount and Werner playing behind Pulisic. They tried to exploit the space in behind Real Madrid's defense, but they lacked the finishing touch in the final third.

    Real Madrid's victory over Chelsea was a result of their tactical superiority and clinical finishing. Benzema was the standout player of the match, scoring two crucial goals that secured Real Madrid's spot in the Champions League semi-finals. Chelsea fought hard and created several chances, but they were unable to convert them into goals. This victory puts Real Madrid in a good position to challenge for the Champions League title and cements their reputation as one of Europe's top teams.