Chelsea Dominates AC Milan in Pre-Season Clash Amid Defensive Woes for Milan
Hey, have you heard about the recent Chelsea vs AC Milan pre-season match? It was quite the game, and Chelsea absolutely made a statement at Stamford Bridge by beating the Italian giants 4-1. This wasn’t just a typical friendly — Chelsea showed real intensity and clinical finishing throughout, wrapping up their short pre-season in style.
From the get-go, Chelsea took control. In fact, they were on the scoreboard within just five minutes thanks to a bit of unfortunate luck for Milan. A free kick whipped in by Reece James was deflected into Milan’s own net by defender Andrei Coubis. That early own goal set the tone for the match. Just three minutes later, Chelsea doubled their lead with a beautifully timed header by Joao Pedro, who’s really been finding his form lately. He’s now scored in four consecutive games for Chelsea, which is impressive.
But the game took a sharp turn when Milan was reduced to ten men early on. In the 18th minute, Coubis was shown a straight red card after fouling Joao Pedro, who was through on goal following a brilliant pass. That dismissal completely shifted the momentum, and Chelsea continued to press hard. Joao Pedro was even inches away from scoring again after the resulting free kick hit the post.
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Despite being a man down, Milan showed some fight. Rafael Leao caused problems with his pace and skill, and Youssouf Fofana eventually pulled one back for Milan in the 70th minute. But Chelsea’s dominance was clear as Liam Delap added two more goals — one from a penalty after a foul on Estevao and another in the final moments, finishing off a slick passing move involving Andrey Santos.
On the defensive side for Milan, it was a rough day, especially for Coubis. His early mistakes reminded many why Milan urgently need to strengthen their backline. The 21-year-old, promoted from Milan’s youth team, struggled under the pressure and it’s no surprise that a transfer to Cesena in Serie B seems imminent for him. Milan’s coach, Max Allegri, has been eyeing replacements, with several defenders linked to the club as potential signings this summer.
Chelsea, meanwhile, fielded a mix of starters and young talent, which paid off well. Players like Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto were lively and created chances throughout. The team maintained their high tempo, even after making multiple substitutions in the second half, showing great depth and fitness as they prepare for the Premier League season.
All in all, it was a comprehensive performance by Chelsea, blending youthful energy and tactical discipline, while Milan’s defensive vulnerabilities were laid bare. Chelsea now head into their next Premier League match with confidence, while Milan will be left with plenty to think about before their Serie A campaign kicks off.
So, what did you think of the game? Are you excited to see how both teams shape up once the season really starts?
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