Match report

Chelsea Defeats Real Madrid 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–0
FT
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
May 5, 2021

Chelsea secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, with goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount. The Blues showcased solid defense and clinical finishing, stifling Real Madrid's attempts to mount a comeback. Chelsea's victory puts them in a strong position to advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Timo Werner scored the opening goal for Chelsea at 28 minutes.
  • • Mason Mount sealed the victory with a second goal at 85 minutes.
  • • Chelsea had a yellow card for J. Filho (14') and A. Christensen (39').
  • • Real Madrid received yellow cards for Sergio Ramos (37'), Nacho (62'), and T. Kroos (72').
  • • Substitutions included Vinicius Junior and Ferland Mendy for Real Madrid, and C. Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech for Chelsea.

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 3-1-4-2

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)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)

Substitutes

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

Real Madrid

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 4 Sergio Ramos (D)
  • 6 Nacho (D)
  • 23 F. Mendy (M)
  • 3 Éder Militão (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (F)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 14 Casemiro (M)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 7 E. Hazard (F)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 Asensio
  • 15 F. Valverde
  • 25 Rodrygo
  • 24 M. Díaz
  • 35 Miguel Gutiérrez
  • 19 Odriozola
  • 30 Sergio Arribas
  • 12 Marcelo
  • 26 Diego Altube
  • 31 Antonio Blanco
  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 22 Isco

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    14' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    J. Filho

    Foul

  2. Chelsea
    28' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner
  3. Real Madrid
    37' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio Ramos

    Off the ball foul

  4. Chelsea
    39' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    A. Christensen

    Foul

  5. Real Madrid
    62' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Nacho

    Foul

  6. Real Madrid
    63' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: M. Asensio
  7. Real Madrid
    63' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ferland Mendy · On: F. Valverde
  8. Chelsea
    67' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Werner · On: C. Pulisic
  9. Real Madrid
    72' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kroos

    Foul

  10. Real Madrid
    76' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Casemiro · On: Rodrygo
  11. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Mason Mount · Assist: C. Pulisic
  12. Chelsea
    87' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Mason Mount

    Foul

  13. Chelsea
    88' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mason Mount · On: Hakim Ziyech
  14. Chelsea
    88' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Azpilicueta · On: R. James
  15. Real Madrid
    89' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Hazard · On: M. Diaz
  16. Chelsea
    90'+4 Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Havertz · On: O. Giroud
  17. Real Madrid
    90' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    F. Valverde

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Real Madrid
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 89%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 1 3
Total Passes 334 703
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 8 0
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 270 629
Shots Inside Box 13 2
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Timo Werner's goal at 28 minutes gave Chelsea a crucial early lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Chelsea's second goal by Mason Mount at 85 minutes secured their victory, leaving Real Madrid with little time to respond.