Chelsea down Real Madrid to set up all-English Champions League final

Chelsea reached the Champions League final after a 2-0 win over Real Madrid on Thursday (AEST) completed a 3-1 aggregate victory in the semi-final.

Chelsea players celebrate their first goal against Real Madrid

Chelsea players celebrate their second goal against Real Madrid to seal the win. Source: Getty Image

Thomas Tuchel's side will meet Manchester City in Istanbul after a fully deserved triumph at Stamford Bridge, secured through Timo Werner and Mason Mount.

The Germany international's first open-play goal in the competition since September 2019 put the Blues ahead before Mount converted from close range in the closing stages after the hosts had missed a plethora of second-half openings as they countered Madrid with ease.

Zinedine Zidane's men looked out of sorts in a makeshift 3-4-3, even with captain Sergio Ramos and former Chelsea star Eden Hazard back in the side, as their winless record against the Premier League club stretched to five matches.

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Published 6 May 2021 9:13am
Presented by Yang J. Joo
Source: Omnisport, SBS


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