3 ways Chelsea can beat Real Madrid: Lampard's 2 undroppables in tactical shift

Chelsea news: The Blues have it all to do in the second leg against Real Madrid but have ways to overturn the Champions League tie

Chelsea were ripped apart by the raw, but incredibly talented, Evan Ferguson for half an hour against Brighton before Danny Welbeck replaced him to score. It's the second time in just over 12 months that the former Manchester United forward has netted at Stamford Bridge in a positive result for the Seagulls.

On the right-side of the Blues' defence it was Trevoh Chalobah being given the run-around by the unassuming Kaoru Mitoma. Moises Caicedo dominated the midfield and Lewis Dunk blunted and swatted away Chelsea's out of position, out of sorts and out of form attackers like a fly.

If Vinicius Jr really fancies it then he could cause further carnage, while getting close to Luka Modric in midfield with his forcefield-like perimeter around him will always be tricky. Brighton are classy, they're wily, they're well run and everything Chelsea aren't but wish to be. Real Madrid are even better.

Hope isn't completely lost for Chelsea but it is just that, hope. There is no discernible logic that dictates a comeback, nothing from this season of torture fits the narrative that even a special night under the lights at Stamford Bridge can save.

Start strong, use the atmosphere

Nothing in this list is going to be mind-blowing. Chelsea don't have the time, skill or mental capacity right now to break down this European juggernaut tactically or go close for experience. The best chance of overcoming the might of Carlo Ancelotti's efficient machine is using the small advantages they have.

Team selection

Unless Lampard is happy to use one of Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana or Reece James out of position in a back three, the 4-3-3 will return. That leaves controlling and dictating play down to Enzo Fernandez - who will need the game of his career - and N'Golo Kante.

Throw caution to the wind

Nobody expected Chelsea to win at Santiago Bernabeu. Few people expected them to win this tie. Preparing for the two legs with three managers across three games in the space of 10 days is proof as to why Madrid were the clear favourites.

Getting to this game and still being in with any semblance of a shout of progression was always the task. Chelsea have done that - just about - and now can't afford to waste what little chance they have. Going out battling, creating chances and putting Ancelotti's men under pressure is the only thing that will do.

It's not enough for this institution on the grand scale of things but right now it's about all they've got.