Real Madrid have reportedly set up a plan to bully Chelsea at the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of their crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg.
Los Blancos stunned the European champions at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday as Karim Benzema’s hat-trick helped them to a 3-1 win. Chelsea couldn’t cope with the Frenchman as he scored two world-class headers before netting a third after a defensive error from Eduoard Mendy.
Chelsea now have everything to do as they are tasked with closing a two-goal away deficit if they wish to defend their crown. But Madrid plan to make their goal even more difficult with a bullying tactic before kick-off.
Madridistas are the kings of European football and have dominated the competition in recent years. And with a place up for grabs in the semi-finals, the ultras plan to prepare another huge tifo against Chelsea.
According to Radio Marca, Madrid’s entertainment stand prepared a huge tifo for the game against Chelsea, with the display set to take place at the south end of the Bernabeu. The image would be that of a king holding a card in his hand, with the number 13.
The number in question is significant as Madrid have won the competition 13 times, with four of their successes in the last eight years. And next to the number 13, the words “do not play with the king of Europe” will be displayed.
Real Madrid have been far from their best in Europe in recent seasons. But Los Blancos look set to unleash an unlikely Champions League assault once again.
Their Clasico rivals are also in a good position in Europe, albeit in second place as they aim for Europa League success. But if both Spanish teams can go far in the competition, it will give La Liga a much-needed boost ahead of next season.
And that may be a sign of things to come, as some of Europe’s biggest departures have been linked to a move to Spain, including Kylian Mbappé. But if the recent reports are true, he could be joined by Robert Lewandowski, who is linked with a sensational move to Barcelona.
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