Match report

Real Madrid 1–1 Chelsea: Champions League Draw

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
1–1
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Apr 27, 2021

In a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid held off Chelsea to secure a 1–1 draw in their UEFA Champions League clash. Chelsea took the lead through Christian Pulisic, but Karim Benzema equalized for Los Blancos, ensuring a tense and evenly matched contest.

Key Facts

  • • Christian Pulisic scored for Chelsea at minute 14, assisted by Antonio Rüdiger.
  • • Karim Benzema equalized for Real Madrid at minute 29, assisted by Éder Militão.
  • • Real Madrid received four yellow cards, with Vinicius Junior, Toni Kroos, Marcelo, and Raphael Varane being cautioned.
  • • Chelsea made three substitutions in quick succession at minute 66, with Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, and Reece James coming on.

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 12 Marcelo (M)
  • 6 Nacho (D)
  • 2 Carvajal (M)
  • 5 R. Varane (D)
  • 3 Éder Militão (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 14 Casemiro (M)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 E. Hazard
  • 11 Asensio
  • 19 Odriozola
  • 25 Rodrygo
  • 26 Diego Altube
  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 31 Antonio Blanco
  • 24 M. Díaz
  • 35 Miguel Gutiérrez
  • 30 Sergio Arribas
  • 22 Isco

Chelsea

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (M)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 4 A. Christensen (D)
  • 21 B. Chilwell (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 7 N. Kanté (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (M)
  • 10 C. Pulisic (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 24 R. James
  • 18 O. Giroud
  • 23 B. Gilmour
  • 33 Emerson
  • 3 Marcos Alonso
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 1 Kepa
  • 9 T. Abraham
  • 15 K. Zouma
  • 13 W. Caballero

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    14' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Pulisic · Assist: Antonio Rüdiger
  2. Real Madrid
    27' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Vinicius Junior

    Foul

  3. Real Madrid
    29' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema · Assist: Éder Militão
  4. Chelsea
    38' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    C. Pulisic

    Foul

  5. Real Madrid
    60' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kroos

    Foul

  6. Real Madrid
    65' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo

    Foul

  7. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Werner · On: K. Havertz
  8. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: Hakim Ziyech
  9. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Azpilicueta · On: R. James
  10. Real Madrid
    77' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marcelo · On: M. Asensio
  11. Real Madrid
    77' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Carvajal · On: A. Odriozola
  12. Real Madrid
    78' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    R. Varane

    Foul

  13. Real Madrid
    89' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    A. Odriozola

    Foul

  14. Real Madrid
    90'+2 Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Benzema · On: Rodrygo

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Chelsea
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 89%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 582 562
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 1 5
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 506 502
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Christian Pulisic's early goal for Chelsea gave them a promising start, but Real Madrid responded quickly with Benzema's equalizer to regain control of the game.
  • ▸ Real Madrid's accumulation of yellow cards, particularly in the latter half of the match, impacted their ability to maintain momentum and defensive stability.