Lille vs Chelsea: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Champions League clash

CHELSEA make the short trip to Lille as they look to book a Champions League quarter-final place. And they will be very glad it is a short trip as they have had their matchday transport budget restricted by government sanctions on Roman Abramovich. Boss Thomas Tuchel even joked that he will drive a seven-seater to […]

CHELSEA make the short trip to Lille as they look to book a Champions League quarter-final place.

And they will be very glad it is a short trip as they have had their matchday transport budget restricted by government sanctions on Roman Abramovich.

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Boss Thomas Tuchel even joked that he will drive a seven-seater to the match if the club can no longer afford a jet.

But the Blues should be reasonably confident of qualifying for the last eight after a comfortable 2-0 victory in the first leg.

However, they will need to be wary as away goals no longer count double, meaning any two-goal defeat will see the game go to extra time regardless of how many goals Chelsea score in France.

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What time does Lille vs Chelsea kick off?

• Chelsea visit Lille on Wednesday, March 16.
• The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in France.
• It takes place at the Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille.

What TV channel is Lille vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?

• Lille vs Chelsea is live on BT Sport 2.
• Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
• To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

Team news

Ben Chilwell is out for the long term with ruptured cruciate ligaments.

Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James and captain Cesar Azpilicueta are all in with a chance of returning for this game.

Latest odds

To win in 90 minutes

Lille 16/5

Draw 13/5

Chelsea 10/11

To qualify

Lille 14/1

Chelsea 1/80

*Odds from Betfair correct as of Sunday, March 13