Real Madrid 2
Benzema 21, Asensio 74
Chelsea 0
His bold decision last week to sack Graham Potter and hire Frank Lampard as caretaker manager resulted in another defeat that leaves Chelsea facing a Champions League exit.
After arrogantly predicting a 3-0 win, Chelsea’s American co-owner watched on as Real Madrid dominated and, arguably, deserved more than a two goal first leg lead.
Chelsea are not out of it, and there is no shame in losing to the 14-time winners led by European master Carlo Ancelotti. Even though they avoided a more emphatic defeat, the nature of the loss was poor. Joao Felix and Raheem Sterling had early chances but, after a bright start, Chelsea faded.
Heads dropped after Ben Chilwell was sent off in the second half and it felt like players lost faith as the match wore on.
Many, such as Wesley Fofana who had a torrid time, perhaps lost confidence in themselves, while others must be questioning the broader decisions that got them to this point.
“I’m proud of the 10 men,” said Lampard, trying to grasp at positives. “I don’t think they carved us open at 10 men. That was due to spirit.”
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