Real Madrid’s progress once once more in the Madrid Champions League. The current champions defeated English powerhouse Chelsea by two goals in the first quarter. Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio scored for Real at the Santiago Bernabeu. Chelsea ended the game with ten men. Defender Ben Chilwell was sent off early in the second half. Chelsea have not scored a single goal in their last four games. At home, Royal might not hit the ball authentically in the first phase. Chelsea fought back. However, Real took the lead before half an hour had passed. Benzema is on target. This was the Frenchman’s 90th goal in the Champions League. Chelsea tried to fight back. The return of N’Golo Kante in midfield has been beneficial. But nothing came to the goal. The moves of Joio Felix and Raheem Sterling were stopped by Real goalkeeper Thibaut Court. Real defender Antonio Rudiger also blocked a good move by substitute Mason Mount. Chilwell’s red card return in the 59th minute was a heavy blow. The card was for a serious foul on Rodrigo. Felix had to be withdrawn. Frank Lampard’s team continued to push for an equaliser. But in the meantime, Asensio found the target and Real secured the victory. The second leg will be played at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s stadium, on the 18th. Lampard is the third coach of Chelsea who has reached the ninth Champions League match this season. Royal scored 18 tries in the match. Vinicius Jr. and Rodrigo led the attack. Carlo Ancelotti’s team is behind in the title battle with Barcelona in the Spanish league. Read on deshabhimani.com
