Real Madrid takes massive step towards UCL semi-final

Real Madrid defeated Chelsea 2-0 in a match that was closely contested. The game took place at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, and was part of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage. Fans of Real Madrid will confident enough to already search for Champions League final tickets. We see a peak in searches since last night’s match.

Benzema again

The first half ended with Real Madrid leading 1-0. Karim Benzema scored the only goal of the half in the 29th minute, taking advantage of a defensive error from Chelsea. He has now scored 21 goals in his last 21 appearances in the knockout stage of the Champions League and has a total of 349 goals for Real Madrid in all competitions, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea had their chances in the first half with two good opportunities to score, but they failed to capitalize on them. Real Madrid had some other chances as well, with Luka Modric coming close to doubling the lead.

Second half

In the second half, the game became more intense. Chelsea tried to find an equalizer, but Real Madrid's defense held firm. However, Chelsea's task became more difficult when Ben Chilwell received a red card in the 59th minute for a tackle on Rodrygo, who was through on goal. Chelsea had to play with 10 men for the remainder of the match. Real Madrid took advantage of the extra man and extended their lead in the 74th minute with a goal from Marco Asensio. The goal came from a quickly taken corner, and Asensio, who had just come on as a substitute, capitalized on Chelsea's defensive lapse to score.

Comeback efforts

Despite being a man down, Chelsea tried to mount a comeback, but they were unable to break through Real Madrid's defense. The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Real Madrid, who deservedly took the win. With this result, Chelsea faces a challenging task in the second leg at Stamford Bridge, as they need to overcome a two-goal deficit. Real Madrid, on the other hand, has put themselves in a strong position to advance to the next round of the Champions League.