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Champions League: Predicted XI's for Real Madrid and Chelsea ahead of tonight's clash

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has described tonight's task of overturning a two-goal deficit against Real Madrid as 'almost impossible' - but the reigning European Champions will give it a good go.

Karim Benzema's sumptuous hat-trick last week gave Carlo Ancelotti's side a healthy lead going into this evening's Champions League quarter-final second leg.

But it is not done yet, as the Blues look to stage a fightback. Ahead of the game, Sportsmail predicts the starting XI for both teams.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel goes up against Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti again tonight
Karim Benzema's hat-trick at Chelsea last week gives Real Madrid a two-goal advantage

Karim Benzema's hat-trick at Chelsea last week gives Real Madrid a two-goal advantage

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Thibaut Courtois - Ex-Chelsea shotstopper was impressive in last week's first leg, saving superbly from a Cesar Azpilicueta shot destined for the top-corner.