Real Madrid and Chelsea delivered an exciting friendly match on American soil, showcasing some impressive attacking play.
Real Madrid entered the match against Chelsea on the back of two consecutive losses. Determined to turn things around, Carlo Ancelotti’s side came out with a strong sense of purpose and created numerous dangerous opportunities. However, their finishing was lacking.
It wasn’t until the 19th minute that Real Madrid opened the scoring, with Ceballos finding the net. Ceballos pounced on a rebound after Vazquez’s initial shot missed the target. This goal boosted the momentum of the Madrid players.
In the 27th minute, Diaz made a run down the left wing, eluded the Chelsea goalkeeper, and calmly slotted the ball into an empty net to double Real Madrid’s lead. Chelsea then began to regroup and started to take control of the game, looking to mount an attack.
In the 39th minute, Madueke scored for Chelsea, heading in a well-placed cross from his teammate. Both teams had additional chances in the first half, but none were converted.
While the first half was a thrilling contest, the second half saw Chelsea struggle to break through Real Madrid’s defense. Despite their need for a goal to equalize, Chelsea’s attacks lacked the necessary sharpness.
As a result, the match ended with Real Madrid securing the victory. Following this match, both teams will return to Europe. Real Madrid is set to prepare for the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on August 15 at 2 AM, while Chelsea will face Inter Milan in another friendly before the new season begins.
Final Score: Real Madrid 2-1 Chelsea (Half-Time: 2-1)
Goals:
- Real Madrid: Ceballos 19′, Diaz 27′
- Chelsea: Madueke 39′
Starting Lineups:
Real Madrid: Courtois, Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Garcia, Martin, Modric, Ceballos, Rodrygo, Diaz, Vinicius Jr
Chelsea: Jorgensen, James, Badiashile, Colwill, Gusto, Fernandez, Lavia, Madueke, Nkunku, Sterling, Guiu