Real Madrid takes 2-0 lead vs Chelsea

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 14, 2023 12:18 am

MADRID: Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio struck for Real Madrid as they dominated 10-man Chelsea and opened up a 2-0 Champions League quarterfinal first leg lead on Wednesday.

The record 14-time winners and reigning champions eased to a comfortable win against Frank Lampard's side, who had Ben Chilwell sent off in the second half for pulling down Rodrygo Goes as he ran through on goal.

ABOVE THE REST Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema heads the ball during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. PHOTO BY JAVIER SORIANO/AFP

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