Match report
Real Madrid Defeats Chelsea 2-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash
Chelsea
0–2
FT
Real Madrid
Apr 18, 2023
Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Chelsea in their UEFA Champions League encounter. Goals from Rodrygo in the 58th and 80th minutes sealed the deal for Real Madrid, who showcased resilience and tactical superiority throughout.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Chelsea 0–2 Real Madrid
- • Rodrygo scored both goals at 58' and 80'
- • Éder Militão (Real Madrid) received a yellow card in the 22nd minute
- • M. Cucurella (Chelsea) was shown a yellow card in the 34th minute
- • R. James (Chelsea) also received a yellow card in the 50th minute
Lineups
Chelsea
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Kepa (G)
- 14 T. Chalobah (D)
- 6 Thiago Silva (D)
- 33 W. Fofana (D)
- 24 R. James (M)
- 5 E. Fernández (M)
- 8 M. Kovačić (M)
- 32 Marc Cucurella (M)
- 7 N. Kanté (F)
- 23 C. Gallagher (F)
- 29 K. Havertz (F)
Substitutes
- 11 João Félix
- 17 R. Sterling
- 15 M. Mudryk
- 19 M. Mount
- 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
- 20 D. Zakaria
- 28 César Azpilicueta
- 22 H. Ziyech
- 30 C. Chukwuemeka
- 10 C. Pulišić
- 16 É. Mendy
- 67 L. Hall
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
- 18 A. Tchouaméni
- 19 Dani Ceballos
- 11 Marco Asensio
- 6 Nacho
- 5 Vallejo
- 7 E. Hazard
- 16 Odriozola
- 17 Lucas Vázquez
- 13 A. Lunin
- 26 Luis López
- 24 M. Díaz
Timeline
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22' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardÉder MilitãoFoul
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34' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardM. CucurellaFoul
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46' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Alaba · On: Antonio Rüdiger -
50' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardR. JamesFoul
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58' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalRodrygo · Assist: Vinicius Junior -
67' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Gallagher · On: João Félix -
67' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Fernandez · On: R. Sterling -
68' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Cucurella · On: M. Mudryk -
71' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Benzema · On: Aurélien Tchouaméni -
76' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Kroos · On: D. Ceballos -
77' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Havertz · On: Mason Mount -
80' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalRodrygo · Assist: F. Valverde -
81' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: Rodrygo · On: M. Asensio -
81' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Carvajal · On: Nacho -
89' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardM. MudrykFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Chelsea | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 87% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 9 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 549 | 476 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| xG | 1.90 | 1.79 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 497 | 416 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Vinicius Junior's assist to Rodrygo for the opening goal at 58' shifted momentum towards Real Madrid, putting Chelsea on the back foot.
- ▸ Rodrygo's second goal in the 80th minute eliminated any hopes of a comeback from Chelsea and secured Real Madrid's victory.