The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals kick off today, with Liverpool hosting Portuguese giant Benfica at Anfield.
Chelsea will continue their title defense against Real Madrid, a team they defeated in the semi-finals last season.
The Premier League enters the game on the heels of a humiliating defeat at the hands of Brentford City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
Chelsea will be hoping that their mental state is not affected by their weekend defeat when they face Real Madrid tomorrow.
Here are three reasons why I believe Real Madrid will defeat Chelsea tomorrow at Stamford Bridge.
1. Real Madrid is a wounded lion.
After losing to Chelsea in the semi-finals last season, Real Madrid travels to Stamford Bridge with nothing but vengeance on their mind. To reclaim their pride, they will fight like a wounded lion.
2. Thomas Tuchel's frame of mind
Thomas Tuchel has parted ways with his 13-year partner, just days after suffering his worst home defeat as Chelsea manager.
As a human being, the German tactician will undoubtedly be demoralized at the moment. Parting ways with a 13-year partner is no laughing matter.
His current state of mind will also have an impact on his game preparation for the Champions League match against Real Madrid.It's also possible that his defeat and divorce will not affect him, but rather bring out the best in him.
3. Real Madrid Attack
Chelsea will face a ferocious Real Madrid attack at Stamford Bridge tomorrow. Many will argue that Chelsea faced the same team last season and lost, but this is a new season, and with Benzema scoring at will, Chelsea will have to be at their best to stop him.