Under sanctions Chelsea FC will battle for a spot in the champions league quarter finals against Lille in the Stade Pierre-Mauroy stadium France tonight 16th March. The blues come into this match with a two goal advantage when they won against Lille at home by 2 goals to nil two weeks ago.
The home team come into this match after a goalless draw against St Etienne in the League 1 fixture last Friday. Lille are in fine form in their home League having won 10 points out of possible 15 points from their last five matches. On the other hand Chelsea won their last match against Newcastle with a late goal from K. Havertz. They are on a great form having won 15 points about of possible 15 points.
The last time the two met at the Stafford Bridge Chelsea won by two goals from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic. A draw or any win for Chelsea will place them in the quarter finals. Lille on the other hand need to win by three goals for them to qualify.
In another fixture Juventus will host Villarreal at the Allianz Arena Turin. In the first leg the game ended at one all draw in Spain. Villarreal came from behind to get a draw after Dusan Vlahovic opened the scoring sheet for Juventus in the first half only for Danny Parejo to equalize in the second half. Juventus won their last match away to Sampdoria in the league match while Villarreal beat Celta Vigo at home. Both teams will be aiming to qualify for the next round.
Both matches will kick off at 2300hrs EAT.
