The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another crucial semi-final clash this week as Real Madrid lock horns with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Both teams gave a good account of themselves last week and have a point to prove in this fixture.Real Madrid have a well-known penchant for big games and could potentially mark an underwhelming season with both the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League this year. Los Blancos eased past Osasuna in their previous game and will need to adopt an aggressive approach to this match.Chelsea have been a resurgent force under German manager Thomas Tuchel and have shown tremendous improvement over the past few months. The Blues defeated Fulham by a 2-0 margin over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this game."Do we wish for more goals? Yes. Does he wish for more goals? Yes." pic.twitter.com/ruzheFRhSM— Chelsea FC News (@Chelsea_FL) April 30, 2021Chelsea vs Real Madrid Head-to-HeadReal Madrid have a good record against Chelsea and have won two out of three games played between the two teams. Chelsea have never defeated Real Madrid in an official fixture and will look to make history on Wednesday.The first leg between the two sides took place at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano last month and ended in a 1-1 draw. Christian Pulisic scored a crucial away goal on the day and will want to make his mark on this fixture.Chelsea form guide: W-D-W-D-WReal Madrid form guide: W-D-D-W-DAlso Read: Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Who has had a better 2020/21 season?Chelsea vs Real Madrid Team NewsKovacic is unavailable for this gameChelseaFormer Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic remains sidelined with an injury and N'Golo Kante and Jorginho will have to make up for his absence. Antonio Rudiger and overcome his knock and will likely be available for selection.Injured: Mateo KovacicDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneReal Madrid have a few squad concernsReal MadridReal Madrid find themselves in an unprecedented situation with Marcelo's polling station duties affecting his availability for this game. Raphael Varane, Lucas Vazquez, and Dani Carvajal are currently recuperating from injuries and will be unable to travel with the squad.Injured: Lucas Vazquez, Dani Carvajal, Raphael VaraneDoubtful: Marcelo, Federico ValverdeSuspended: NoneChelsea vs Real Madrid Predicted XIChelsea Predicted XI (3-4-3): Edouard Mendy; Antonio Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Andreas Christensen; Cesar Azpilicueta, Ben Chilwell, N'Golo Kante, Jorginho; Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic, Timo Werner👊⚽ All eyes on #UCL! 🔜 @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/01ctpD7Rgn— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 2, 2021Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Nacho, Sergio Ramos, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy; Casemiro, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos; Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior, Karim BenzemaChelsea vs Real Madrid PredictionChelsea presented an excellent account of themselves against Real Madrid last week and will need to hold their ground in this fixture. Timo Werner missed a few gilt-edged opportunities in the first leg and has a massive point to prove at Stamford Bridge.Real Madrid have not been at their best this season and will need to work hard to negate Chelsea's advantage in the tie. With Tuchel's robust tactical set-up, Chelsea could plausibly hold their ground in their own backyard and get the better of Los Blancos.Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Real MadridAlso Read: Crystal Palace 0-2 Manchester City: Player Ratings as Cityzens edge closer to coronation with impressive victory | Premier League 2020-21