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#3 Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid) vs Christian Pulisic (Chelsea)
The battle between one of the most consistent full-backs, Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal, and one of the most exciting wingers, Chelsea's Christian Pulisic, could be an enticing one.
Dani Carvajal has missed quite a few games due to injury this season, but the defender got a useful 68 minutes under his belt against Real Betis last weekend. The Spaniard has been solid as a rock in the Real Madrid defence and has been a key member of the squad for many years now. Carvajal will look to support the attack like he usually does, but he will have to wary of Chelsea's #10, Pulisic
Christian Pulisic has had a decent campaign, like he did during his first season at Chelsea. Pulisic is an amazing talent but has grappled with recurring injury problems, and regular game time has been an issue for the American.
However, in the last few months, Pulisic seems to have rediscovered his mojo. He is turning out to be a key player for Chelsea during their end-of-season run, as the Blues have a lot to play for.
#2 Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) vs Jorginho (Chelsea)
There was a lot of chatter around Toni Kroos' availability, but the German was seen training with the first-team and is included in Real Madrid's squad for the first leg against Chelsea.
Real Madrid haven't looked the same without Toni Kroos in the last few games, so Zidane will hope his star midfielder makes an impact straight away. Kroos is an exceptional long passer, and that might hurt Chelsea's high defensive line. The German's passing range and presence in midfield could have a major impact on the game's result.
Up against Kroos in midfield will be Chelsea's Jorginho. The Italian has had an inconsistent campaign, but he has been a key player since Tuchel arrived at Chelsea.
Jorginho will have to be at his very best if Chelsea want to keep Real Madrid's midfield trio quiet. Games are coming thick and fast, so Chelsea will hope that doesn't hinder Jorginho's performance on the night.
#1 Casemiro (Real Madrid) vs N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)
Midfield battles tend to win games, so the duel between Chelsea's N'Golo Kante and Real Madrid's Casemiro could be key in the context of the game.
Los Blancos have the perfect blend of work rate, technique and creativity in the middle of the park. One component of their epic midfield trio is Brazilian midfielder Casemiro.
While he is not one of the most skilled players around, Casemiro is intelligent and likes to play strong and aggressive football. His exceptional work-rate and hard-hitting tackling make him one of the best in his position.
Casemiro wins most midfield battles before they even begin, but against N'Golo Kante, that might not be very straightforward.
Kante might have a different approach to the game than Casemiro, but his mobility and energy to get around the pitch and shut down opponents might be Chelsea's way to gain midfield supremacy.
N'Golo Kante has grown as a player at Chelsea. The Frenchman has played in multiple positions under different managers and has still managed to perform admirably.
