“Playing Lazy; Best GK”- Fans electrified after Thibaut Courtois’ heroics keep an attacking Chelsea at bay after UCL tie’s first half

Real Madrid's attack remained fairly docile over the course of the half

“Playing Lazy; Best GK”- Fans electrified after Thibaut Courtois’ heroics keep an attacking Chelsea at bay after UCL tie’s first half

Thibaut Courtois in action against Chelsea

Chelsea and Real Madrid played out a goalless first half as they faced each other in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal at Stamford Bridge. The first leg ended 2-0 in Real’s favor, thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio.

Much to everyone’s surprise, Chelsea was seen dominating the play as they kept most of the possession for the first 45. Reece James looked to be the most dangerous player on the pitch as the Blues kept attacking ruthlessly from the right-hand side. The Englishman was not in his usual position as a wingback and was given a much forward role with Wesley Fofana covering the right-hand side defensively.

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Kai Havertz and Conor Gallagher also looked sharp for Chelsea as the German was constantly seen winning aerial duels. Gallagher was seen making driving runs into the box every time the Blues marched into the final third. However, the deadlock has not been broken yet. Thibaut Courtois, although, saved a dangerous shot from Marc Cucurella late in the half to keep Real in the game.

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Chelsea would be hoping to capitalize on their chances in the second half. Real, however, would be looking to keep Chelsea’s attack on lock and see out the rest of the game.

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Fans react to a goalless first half between Chelsea and Real Madrid

Real Madrid and Chelsea players clash at the UCL quarterfinal tie
Real Madrid and Chelsea players clash at the UCL quarterfinal tie

Chelsea has had a torrid season so far as they currently sit 11th on the Premier League table. The club was also knocked out of the domestic competitions at the hands of Manchester City.

The club has gone through three different managers over the course of the season. Frank Lampard is the interim manager currently, who has lost all three games he has been in charge so far during his second stint at the Blues. Here is how fans reacted to the first half of the UCL tie-

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Real Madrid looks set to finish second in La Liga behind league leaders Barcelona who keep slipping away with each passing game. However, they are currently in the final of the Copa del Rey, where they will face Osasuna.

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