Real Madrid-Chelsea LIVE!
Chelsea returns from their last preseason trip to the United States after some defeats. The Blues suffered a narrow 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday night, with their defensive woes exposed again, creating something of a conundrum for new head coach Enzo Maresca, as will have to do it before the first attack of the First Division. against champion Manchester City on August 18.
A mix of Lucas Vazquez and Dani Ceballos gave Real Madrid a disjointed lead at Bank of America Stadium, before Brahim Diaz doubled the lead for the Champions League and La Liga champions. Noni Madueke temporarily reduced the deficit with a header at the far post before the break, but Chelsea may not find the elusive draw to save them from a third defeat in five games across the Atlantic after heavy defeats at the hands of City and Celtic, plus a disappointing draw with Wrexham. third place.
The Blues will now host Inter Milan in a final friendly at Stamford Bridge before the serious stuff begins, while the Whites will prepare for the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta in Warsaw after concluding their own trips to the United States with a first victory of the summer. Follow Real Madrid’s reaction to Chelsea live below!
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Chelsea ended their pre-season tour of America with a defeat that left new head coach Enzo Maresca admitting he is struggling to resolve his defensive problems.
Chelsea’s top line was once again exposed, conceding two goals in 27 minutes in a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid, and their weaknesses in defence are the main fear heading into the start of the season.
After the defeat against Madrid in North Carolina, the Blues finished their tour of the United States with 12 goals conceded in five games.
For Maresca she is still in diapers, and the initial upheavals are understandable, given that they seek to implant a new taste in play.
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca hopes to have Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Marc Cucurella for their first game of the Premier League season against Manchester City.
The Blues have just one pre-season friendly left to play against the champions at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 18 August.
Maresca’s side host Inter Milan on Saturday, after completing their United States tour with a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in North Carolina on Wednesday.
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Enzo Maresca will appoint Enzo Fernandez as one of Chelsea’s vice-captains, despite his involvement in the racist Argentine typhoon that created a rift in the dressing room.
Fernandez angered the French players of the Chelsea team when he posted a video of Argentine players making a racist and homophobic song after their Copa America triumph last month.
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High morale was boosted to finish a shorter American tour for Real Madrid, who had been beaten by AC Milan and fierce rivals Barcelona.
They now have plenty of big hitters to return to their team (with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham) ahead of next week’s UEFA Super Cup clash against Atalanta in Warsaw.
This adjustment is followed in the La Liga premiere at Real Mallorca.
Chelsea’s last pre-season tour of the United States thus ends with a third defeat in five games, accompanied by heavy defeats against Manchester City and Celtic and a disappointing draw against Wrexham in the third division.
Their victory came against the Mexican team Club América in Atlanta last week.
It hasn’t all been catastrophic for new manager Enzo Maresca, but his side’s apparent defensive vulnerabilities have been largely highlighted and will need to be addressed temporarily ahead of the Premier League opener against City at Stamford Bridge in August. 18.
The first match will be a home friendly against reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan in west London this weekend.
Full time
90 minutes: Last goal for Real Madrid: Juanmi Latasa takes a corner from the left but his header goes wide.
88 minutes: A quick attack from Real Madrid’s Wesley Fofana, but Benoit Badiashile is there in the middle to clear a corner.
Can the Champions League and LaLiga holders finish with a flourish?
87 minutes: What a waste this is.
Chelsea blocked a free kick in a very dangerous area on the right side of the box, but it hit high and wide through Noni Madueke.
Brahim Díaz named boy of the match.
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