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UEFA Champions League Q-Final 2nd Leg : Today’s Fixtures And Team News

The champions league is back again in action tonight, as the second legs to determine who will move into the semi finals would be determined.

FC Porto Vs Chelsea 

Chelsea are leading Fc Porto 2-0 from last week’s first leg at Sevilla

Thomas Tuchel confirms he had a fully fit squad on Monday.

N’golo Kante is fit to start, while Thiago Silva could return to make the starting team.

The Winner will face either Real Madrid or Liverpool in the semi-finals,  EKO HOT BLOG gathered.

TEAM NEWS

CHELSEA

Thiago Silva could return to Chelsea starting eleven after the Brazilian defender served a suspension, and was unable to feature against Crystal Palace.

N’Golo Kante has recovered from the injury he sustained and will return to the team, but it’s more unlikely he will start from bench.

Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell gave Chelsea 2-0 victory in the First- Leg last week.

FC PORTO

Porto will have to score at least three goals to turn things around and reach the Champions League semi-Final.

But Porto manager said he’s unsure about the fitness of top scorer Sergio Oliveira, he may return to the side, after serving a suspension.

If they can manage to get out with the victory they will face the winner between Real Madrid or Liverpool in the Semi-Finals.

PSG VS BAYERN

Paris Saint Germain will be without Marquinhos after he sustained an injury in the first-leg against champions Bayern Munich who will also be without Serge Gnabry and Poland international Robert Lewandowski.

The Winner between them will face either Manchester City or Borrusia Dortmund in the semi-finals.

TEAM NEWS

PARIS SAINT GERMAN

PSG who won in the first-leg will be facing a tough tie against the German giants.

Kylian Mbappe inspired PSG to victory in the first leg with two goals and their captain Marquinhos was also on the score sheet, though he won’t be able to feature today as the defender sustained a muscle injury in first-half of the first leg in Germany.

The coach confirmed on Monday that his team will be without their Captain on Monday.

Infected Marco Verratti will be eligible to play after a week isolation, he was infected by Covid-19 while he was away with his national team.

They’re still unsure about Alessandro Florenzi featuring as he’s also tested positive for the COVID-19 on international duty.

BAYERN MUNICH

Bayern Munich will still be without their injured star striker Robert Lewandowski after he missed the last week action, their coach says he’s approaching for a comeback.

The likes of Kingsley Coman, Lucas Hernandez, Boateng and Goretzka will be available for selection.

Only Serge Gnabry and Tolisso will be out of the encounter, with the winner set to face either Manchester City or Borussia Dortmund in the Semi-Finals.

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