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Wed, April 13, 2023
With Frank Lampard taking over as caretaker manager, Chelsea came out strong in their match against Real Madrid.
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Joao Felix & Raheem Sterling had early chances, but ex-Chelsea GK Thibaut Courtois made impressive saves, keeping Madrid's goal secure.
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Despite Chelsea's early pressure, Courtois remained a formidable obstacle throughout the match, denying Chelsea any chance of scoring.
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After a slow start, the hosts, Real Madrid, began to find their rhythm, and their persistence paid off just 20 minutes into the game.
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Karim Benzema capitalized on a loose ball in front of goal and calmly rolled it into the open net.
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Kepa deflected a Vinicius Junior shot, falling to Benzema, who easily finished into an open net, giving Real Madrid control of the game.
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This goal gave Real Madrid the much-needed boost to control the game and dominate the midfield.
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Real Madrid had eight shots on goal in the first half, while Chelsea was trailing 1-0 at halftime, lucky not to be further behind.
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Benzema, who scored a hat-trick last year, could have sealed Chelsea's fate in added time. However, his missed header kept the score at 1-0.
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