An already big match between two of Europe’s biggest clubs has gotten even bigger thanks to the events that lead to the rise and fall of the European Super League. But putting that aside and focusing on the pitch, it will be a great occasion for manager Thomas Tuchel and his Chelsea team to prove their mettle at football’s biggest stage.

Let’s do this!

Real Madrid starting lineup (3-5-2?):
Courtois | E. Militão, R. Varane, Nacho | Carvajal, Kroos, Casemiro, Modric, Marcelo | Vini Jr., Benzema

Substitutes from: Lunin, Altube, Hazard, Asensio, Odriozola, Isco, Mariano, Rodrygo, Arribas, Blanco, Miguel

Chelsea starting lineup (3-4-3):
Mendy | Christensen, Silva, Rüdiger | Azpilicueta, Kanté, Jorginho, Chilwell | Mount, Werner, Pulisic

Substitutes from: Caballero, Arrizabalaga, James, Emerson, Alonso, Zouma, Gilmour, Havertz, Ziyech, Hudson-Odoi, Abraham, Giroud

Date / Time: Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 20.00 BST; 3pm EDT; 12.30am IST (next day)
Venue: Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano
Referee: Danny Makkelie (on pitch); Kevin Blom (VAR)

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Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes.