Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Chelsea 2-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
2–0
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Apr 12, 2023

Real Madrid showcased their prowess in the UEFA Champions League as they defeated Chelsea 2-0. Goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio secured the victory for Real Madrid, while Chelsea struggled to find an equalizer after losing Ben Chilwell to a red card.

Key Facts

  • • Real Madrid won 2-0 against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • Karim Benzema scored for Real Madrid at minute 21.
  • • Marco Asensio netted the second goal for Real Madrid at minute 74.
  • • Ben Chilwell was sent off with a red card in the 59th minute for Chelsea.
  • • Real Madrid's key assists came from Vinicius Junior to Marco Asensio.

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 2 Dani Carvajal (D)
  • 3 Éder Militão (D)
  • 4 D. Alaba (D)
  • 12 E. Camavinga (D)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 21 Rodrygo (F)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Rüdiger
  • 11 Marco Asensio
  • 19 Dani Ceballos
  • 18 A. Tchouaméni
  • 5 Vallejo
  • 6 Nacho
  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 7 E. Hazard
  • 24 M. Díaz
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez
  • 16 Odriozola
  • 26 Luis López

Chelsea

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 33 W. Fofana (D)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 7 N. Kanté (M)
  • 5 E. Fernández (M)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 21 B. Chilwell (M)
  • 17 R. Sterling (F)
  • 11 João Félix (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 Marc Cucurella
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 14 T. Chalobah
  • 23 C. Gallagher
  • 19 M. Mount
  • 16 É. Mendy
  • 15 M. Mudryk
  • 10 C. Pulišić
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 20 D. Zakaria
  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 28 César Azpilicueta

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    5' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    W. Fofana

    Foul

  2. Real Madrid
    7' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    E. Camavinga

    Foul

  3. Real Madrid
    21' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema
  4. Chelsea
    55' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kalidou Koulibaly · On: M. Cucurella
  5. Chelsea
    59' Chelsea Card · Red Card
    B. Chilwell

    Professional foul last man

  6. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Sterling · On: K. Havertz
  7. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Félix · On: T. Chalobah
  8. Real Madrid
    71' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Camavinga · On: Antonio Rüdiger
  9. Real Madrid
    71' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrygo · On: M. Asensio
  10. Real Madrid
    74' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Asensio · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  11. Chelsea
    75' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: C. Gallagher
  12. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Thiago Silva · On: Mason Mount
  13. Real Madrid
    81' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Modrić · On: D. Ceballos
  14. Real Madrid
    83' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Éder Militão

    Foul

  15. Real Madrid
    84' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Kroos · On: Aurélien Tchouaméni
  16. Chelsea
    87' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kovačić

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Chelsea
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 90% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 643 480
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 10 3
xG 2.28 0.66
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 576 396
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards given to William Fofana of Chelsea and Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid set a tense tone for the match.
  • ▸ Chelsea's Ben Chilwell received a red card in the 59th minute, drastically altering the momentum. This shift allowed Real Madrid to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
  • ▸ Real Madrid's second goal by Marco Asensio in the 74th minute solidified their lead and ensured they maintained control until the final whistle.