David Luiz has recovered from an ankle injury to take his place in the Chelsea starting lineup for this evening's Champions League quarter-final against former club Benfica.

The Brazilian international will partner John Terry at the back, while Fernando Torres will continue as a lone striker.

Meanwhile, Didier Drogba has been handed a place on the bench.

Visiting Benfica will begin the match with leading goalscorer Oscar Cardozo up front.

Reported Manchester United and Manchester City transfer target Nicolas Gaitan will start in midfield.

Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Luiz, Cole; Mikel, Lampard, Ramires; Mata, Kalou; Torres

Benfica: Artur; M Pereira, J Garcia, Emerson, Capdevila; Witsel, Matic; Gaitan, Aimar, B Cesar; Cardozo