Chelsea Stuns Real Madrid in Champions League QuarterfinalChelsea Stuns Real Madrid in Champions League Quarterfinal In a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea pulled off a remarkable upset, defeating Real Madrid 3-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Mason Mount gave Chelsea an early lead, capitalizing on a mistake by David Alaba in the 15th minute. Just before halftime, Antonio Rüdiger doubled the Blues’ advantage with a towering header from a corner. In the second half, Real Madrid fought back and managed to pull one back through Karim Benzema in the 46th minute. However, Chelsea remained resolute in their defense, led by the imperious Thiago Silva. In the 85th minute, Timo Werner sealed the victory for Chelsea with a clinical finish after a brilliant run by Kai Havertz. The home crowd erupted in jubilation as the final whistle blew, securing a commanding lead for the Blues heading into the second leg in Madrid. Chelsea’s performance was a testament to their resilience and determination under manager Thomas Tuchel. They controlled the game throughout, despite the absence of several key players due to injuries. Real Madrid, on the other hand, were below their usual best. Despite having world-class talent at their disposal, they were outplayed by a highly motivated Chelsea team. The result leaves Chelsea in a strong position to progress to the semifinals. However, the second leg in Madrid on April 12th will be no easy task, as Real Madrid will be desperate to overturn the deficit and keep their hopes of winning a record-extending 14th Champions League title alive.
