On April 12, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Real (Madrid) and Chelsea (London) met.
Champions League
Real (Madrid) — Chelsea (London) — 2:0 (1:0)
Goals: Benzema (22), Asensio (74)
Warnings: Fofana (5), Camavinga (7), Militao (83), Carvajal (87), Kovacic (87)
The expected match of the UEFA Champions League at the stadium "Santiago Bernabeu" confronted the teams "Real Madrid" and "Chelsea". Fans in attendance and fans from all over the world watched as the two teams battled each other fiercely. The first half was a tense struggle, both teams demonstrated their skills and tactics. In the 7th minute, Real Madrid received a yellow card when E. Camavinga committed a gross violation. Chelsea's U. Fofana also received a yellow card in the 5th minute. However, in the 22nd minute, Real Madrid managed to pull out the victory. K. Benzema scored a stunning goal from R. Varane's pass. Chelsea tirelessly tried to find an opportunity to equalize, but their efforts were in vain. In the 55th minute, Chelsea made the first substitution: K. Koulibaly was replaced by M. Cucurella. However, after four minutes, Chelsea's chances for the second leg were reduced. B. Chilwell received a red card, leaving Chelsea with ten men, as he was sent off for two fouls against Real Madrid Chelsea tried to reorganize the game and made two substitutions in the 65th minute. R. Sterling was replaced by C. Havertz, and Joao Felix was replaced by T. Chalobah.
Real Madrid, on the contrary, made two substitutions in the 71st minute: E. Camavinga made room for A. Rudiger, and Rodrigo replaced M. Asensio. However, it was the fourth substitution of the Madrid team that ensured their victory. Marco Asensio picked up a pass from Kroos and put the ball into the net in the 74th minute. Chelsea, in desperation, made the last two substitutions in the 75th minute: N. Kante was replaced by C. Gallagher, and T. Silva replaced M. Mount. Real Madrid also made the last substitution to strengthen their defense. In the 81st minute L. Modric came on for D. Ceballos The physicality of the game took its toll: E. Militao received a yellow card for handball in the 83rd minute Real Madrid made their last substitution in the 84th minute: T. Kroos replaced A. Tchouameni In the final minutes of the game, both teams received yellow cards, D. Carvajal received a yellow card in the 87th minute and M. Kovacic was sent off. Real Madrid put in a great performance against the Blues and a victory will no doubt give them confidence. Chelsea, on the other hand, will continue to regroup after receiving a red card and will have to look for ways to improve their defense in future matches. This match will undoubtedly be remembered for the tense struggle between the two best teams in the UEFA Champions League.
In the next round, the opponents are waiting for such matches: Chelsea - Real Madrid, Chelsea - Real Madrid.
| Real | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | shots on target | 3 |
| 18 | blows | 5 |
| 3 | Blocked punches | 1 |
| 9 | Kicks from the box | 3 |
| 9 | Kicks from outside the box | 2 |
| 10 | Violations | 10 |
| 3 | corner | 3 |
| 1 | offsides | 0 |
| 58% | Ball possession | 42% |
| 3 | yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 3 | Goalie saves | 8 |
| 628 | Total transfers | 458 |
| 567 | Accurate gear | 379 |
| 90% | Gear Accuracy | 83% |