Real Madrid defeated Chelsea London in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Madrid’s striker Karim Benzema opened the score in this match. The goal was the star forward’s 18th in all competitions in 2023. According to this indicator, Manchester City football player caught Erling Haaland.
The match played in Madrid on 12 April ended with the home team’s score of 2-0.
Real Madrid’s first goal was scored by striker Karim Benzema in the 21st minute and Marco Asensio from the midfield increased the advantage of the Spanish team in the 74th minute.
In the 59th minute, the Londoners were in the minority after midfielder Ben Chilwell was shown a red card for fouling their rivals Rodrigo’s forward.
The rematch, which will determine the team that will play in the semi-finals of the Champions League, will be played on April 18 in London and will start at 22:00 Moscow time.
Former AC Milan took over Defeated Napoli in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.