Chelsea secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over AC Milan in a pre-season friendly at Stamford Bridge on August 10, 2025, concluding their truncated pre-season preparations on a strong note.
Goals and Highlights
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5th minute (Own Goal): Chelsea took the lead early when Andrei Coubis of AC Milan inadvertently scored an own goal, giving the Blues a 1-0 advantage.
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8th minute (João Pedro): Chelsea swiftly doubled their lead as João Pedro scored with a well-timed finish, adding to his recent form.
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67th minute (Liam Delap): Delap extended Chelsea’s lead with a powerful, composed strike to make it 3-0.
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70th minute (Youssouf Fofana): Milan pulled one back through Fofana, who scored with a well-placed finish, adding some hope for the visitors.
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90th minute (Liam Delap): Delap sealed his brace and Chelsea’s win with a calm goal right at the end of the match, securing the comprehensive 4-1 scoreline.
Match Overview
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Chelsea dominated possession and demonstrated sharp attacking play, fluid transitions, and clinical finishing throughout the game.
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Milan played with 10 men for a large part of the match due to a red card, which impacted their ability to mount sustained pressure.
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Chelsea’s pre-season showed promising individual and collective performances, with young talents like Liam Delap shining.
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The win gave Chelsea a trophy in this friendly series and boosted confidence ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign.
Key Players
| Player | Contribution |
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| Liam Delap | Scored two goals, influential |
| João Pedro | Scored a goal, attacking threat |
| Andrei Coubis | Own goal helping Chelsea early lead |
| Youssouf Fofana | Scored Milan’s consolation goal |
Chelsea showed cohesion, attacking flair, and squad depth in this impressive preseason finale. Fans will be encouraged by the strong showing as the club prepares for the new season.
