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The second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Chelsea was one of the most anticipated matches of the season. The first leg had ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams having their chances to win the game. With a place in the final at stake, both teams knew that they had to give their all in the second leg.
Date: 19 APRIL 2023
TIME: 03:00 PM (ET)
The match started with both teams playing cautiously. Real Madrid had the first chance of the game when Karim Benzema had a shot saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Chelsea, on the other hand, had a chance when Timo Werner found himself in space, but he was unable to control the ball and the chance went begging.
The first goal of the game came in the 28th minute, and it was Real Madrid who took the lead. Toni Kroos played a wonderful ball over the top of the Chelsea defence, and Vinicius Junior ran onto it before finishing calmly past Mendy. The goal gave Real Madrid the lead, but Chelsea responded well and continued to create chances.
Chelsea’s equaliser came in the 39th minute, and it was a well-deserved goal. Christian Pulisic received the ball on the edge of the Real Madrid box, and he beat two defenders before slotting the ball past Thibaut Courtois. The goal was a moment of brilliance from Pulisic, and it gave Chelsea the momentum going into half-time.
The second half started with both teams creating chances. Benzema had a shot saved by Mendy, and Werner had a header saved by Courtois. However, it was Real Madrid who took the lead again in the 64th minute. Benzema played a one-two with Luka Modric before firing the ball into the top corner of the net. The goal was a moment of pure class from Benzema, and it put Real Madrid in control of the game.
Chelsea tried to respond, and they had a chance when Mason Mount’s shot was saved by Courtois. However, Real Madrid defended well, and they limited Chelsea’s chances in the second half. The game ended 2-1 to Real Madrid, and they advanced to the final of the Champions League.
The victory was a huge one for Real Madrid, and it showed that they have the quality to win the Champions League once again. They were solid in defence, creative in midfield, and clinical in attack. Benzema was the star of the show, and he showed why he is one of the best strikers in the world.
For Chelsea, the defeat was a disappointment. They had played well in the first leg, and they had their chances in the second leg. However, they were unable to take those chances, and they were punished by Real Madrid. They can take heart from the fact that they have made progress this season, and they will be looking to come back stronger next season.
In conclusion, the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Chelsea was a tense and exciting affair. Real Madrid came out on top, thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema. They were the better team on the night, and they deserved to advance to the final. Chelsea played well, but they were unable to take their chances, and they will be left to rue what might have been. The final between Real Madrid and Manchester City promises to be a thrilling encounter, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top.
