Real Madrid defeated Chelsea 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Wednesday night in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Benzema and Asensio scored the goals for Real Madrid, who controlled the match almost from start to finish. The only period in which Chelsea threatened was in the first few minutes when João Félix found himself one on one with Courtois but was unable to score due to pressure from Éder Militão. After that, Real Madrid pushed Chelsea back and controlled the midfield, pressing the opposition’s defense and forcing them to make mistakes. The Spanish club’s goal eventually came from Benzema, who scored his 90th Champions League goal. Courtois also played a vital role in preventing Sterling from scoring in the 23rd minute, but this was an exception to the rest of the game. Real Madrid dominated the match, but it was only in the second half, after Chilwell’s red card, that Asensio managed to score the second goal. It was a return to Madrid to forget for João Félix, who was far from his best and was substituted once again. The Portuguese forward and his team-mates will now try to produce a miracle at Stamford Bridge in the second leg. Real Madrid has had a great run in this season’s Champions League and is one of the favorites to win the competition. The team has a high-quality squad and has been in excellent form in recent weeks, winning five of their last six matches. Although Chelsea is a strong team, they faced difficulties in the first leg, and questions will be asked about their strategy and tactics heading into the second leg. The team will have to produce an excellent performance at Stamford Bridge if they hope to overturn the two-goal deficit and secure a place in the semi-finals. Real Madrid, on the other hand, will be feeling confident and will want to secure their spot in the semi-finals as soon as possible. The team has the experience, quality, and depth to overcome any challenge, and they will be eager to showcase their abilities once again in the second leg. The Champions League is considered one of the most prestigious club competitions in the world, and both Real Madrid and Chelsea will be eager to win the coveted trophy. A lot is at stake, and fans around the world will be eagerly awaiting the second leg, which promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair.
