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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Chelsea\u2019s squad to face Real Madrid in tonight\u2019s Champions League first-leg tie has been revealed.<\/p>\n

According to Football London, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has named a 23-man squad to face Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

Chelsea head to the game after losing 4-1 to Brentford in the Premier League last weekend.<\/p>\n

Real Madrid, meanwhile, won 2-1 against Celta Vigo in a LaLiga tie.<\/p>\n

Below is Chelsea\u2019s full squad against Real Madrid:<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marcus Bettinelli<\/p>\n

Defenders: Reece James, Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Malang Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah, Marcos Alonso, Kenedy<\/p>\n

Midfielders: N\u2019Golo Kante, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Saul Niguez, Ross Barkley, Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic<\/p>\n

Forwards: Timo Werner, Romelu Lukaku, Kai Havertz<\/p>\n

The kick-off time for the match is 8 pm.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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