In their last 2 European matches (UEFA Champions League quarterfinals across their last 2 seasons) against Madrid, Chelsea couldn’t win.
In the last 2 seasons, the only UCL game they lost on home turf was against Real Madrid in April 2022
Chelsea started off in Group E. Each team played 6 matches and The Blues won 4 out of those matches.
Kick-off started at 9 on Tuesday evening.
Real Madrid is more on the ball from the start of the game.
Chelsea midfielder, Kante misses the net from right in front! James takes possession of the ball and passes wide to Havertz who then deflects to Kante. The disappointment is seen on the French player’s face after the miss.
Modric is seen handling the ball loosely which cost them possession, twice in 12 min.
Madrid takes a chance at the net but slams it into the post. Great first meaningful attack from their side as Rodrygo opts to go for the goal when he spots an opening on the right-hand side.
Chelsea is booked for a free-kick as Madrid is the first to score a yellow card. Militao and Gallagher collide recklessly, and Fernandez is seen delivering the free kick.
Chelsea midfielder hands Madrid a free-kick as Cucurella is the first Blues player to be booked for a foul. Rodrygo is seen being maliciously tripped by the Spanish player.
One min into extra time, Cucurella tries to make up for his foul. With help from Kovacic and James, Cucurella controls the ball up until the net as Courtois blocks it with both hands.
𝑻𝒉𝒆 save.
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 18, 2023
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🤷 I'd frame it pic.twitter.com/Rn9YZB6XPJ
A goal less opening as Orsato blows the half-time whistle.
A switch is made from Madrid side as Alaba takes Rudiger’s place on the field.
Another yellow card for the home side after Camavinga comes off second when challenged by James. Replays are shown where the midfielder contacts Camavinga foot with his boot.
Finally, the tie is broken as Real striker Rodrygo meets the back of the net from 6 yards out in the 58th min.
A Trio of substations are made as Chelsea tries to claw back from their 3-0 aggregate deficit. Some swop outs are also seen by the away team
Not long after his first goal, the 22-year-old Brazilian player taps in another goal for the away side at Stamford Bridge.
🤳 @RodrygoGoes: "Madridistas, we're in the semi-finals! Thanks for your support! Hala Madrid!"#UCL pic.twitter.com/X9eqNc7Goi
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 18, 2023
After his goal, Rodrygo is subbed from the game and replaced with Marco Asensio.
Just before the end whistle, Mudryk is booked for a foul after lunging at Modric in midfield.
Disappointed Chelsea walks off. Even with more shots and more ball possession they still didn’t manage to score practically handing Madrid the ticket to the UCL semi-finals.
This will be the 11 time that Real Madrid will take part in the semi’s out of the last 13 season.
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