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The Real Madrid vs Chelsea 2nd leg soccer match was one of the most anticipated games of the season. The first leg of the match had ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving everything to be decided in the second leg. With both teams having a realistic chance of making it to the final, the stakes were high for this game.
19 APRIL 2023
TIME:03:00 PM ET
As the teams took to the field, fans all over the world were eagerly watching to see who would come out on top. The game kicked off with both teams playing at a high tempo. Real Madrid started off well, creating several chances in the opening minutes of the game. However, Chelsea’s defense held strong, and they managed to weather the early storm. Chelsea then began to take control of the game, dominating possession and creating several chances of their own. As the first half progressed, the game became increasingly intense, with both teams looking for the breakthrough goal. Real Madrid’s attacking trio of Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard, and Vinicius Junior were causing problems for Chelsea’s defense, but they just couldn’t find the back of the net. Chelsea, on the other hand, were playing with a lot of confidence, with their midfield trio of N’Golo Kante, Jorginho, and Mason Mount controlling the game.
The first half ended with both teams deadlocked at 0-0, with neither side able to break the deadlock. However, it was clear that the game was finely poised, and that one goal could make all the difference. The second half started much like the first, with both teams playing at a high tempo. However, it was Chelsea who struck first, with Timo Werner scoring a crucial goal in the 55th minute. The goal came after a quick counter-attack, with Werner finishing off a superb pass from Kai Havertz. Real Madrid tried to respond quickly, but Chelsea’s defense held strong once again. With time running out, Real Madrid began to throw everything forward, desperate to find the equalizer.
However, it was Chelsea who struck again, with Mason Mount scoring a sensational goal in the 85th minute to seal the victory for the Blues. The goal was a thing of beauty, with Mount receiving the ball on the edge of the box, before jinking past two defenders and unleashing a fierce shot past the Real Madrid goalkeeper. The goal effectively ended the game as a contest, and Chelsea fans all over the world erupted in celebration.
Real Madrid tried to mount a late comeback, but it was too little, too late. The game ended 2-0 in favor of Chelsea, and the Blues were through to the final of the Champions League. The game was a testament to Chelsea’s resilience and fighting spirit.
