Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in their final pre-season friendly match, played in front of a packed crowd in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dani Ceballos opened the scoring for the reigning La Liga and Champions League champions, with Brahim Diaz doubling their lead before halftime. Noni Madueke pulled one back for Chelsea, but Real Madrid held on for the win.
Meanwhile, in another high-profile clash, AC Milan and Barcelona played out a thrilling 2-2 draw before the Italian side emerged victorious in a penalty shootout. Luka Jovic and Christian Pulisic put Milan ahead, but Robert Lewandowski’s brace leveled the score for Barcelona.
Both matches served as valuable preparation for the upcoming domestic seasons.
