Karim Benzema scored a splendid full go-around to pass on Chelsea with a mountain to move in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-last against Real Madrid.
In about four first-half minutes, Benzema established a couple of shocking headers past Edouard Mendy to place Real in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Kai Havertz pulled one back for the holders with a bold header five minutes before the stretch however Chelsea were the creators of their own ruin, Benzema benefiting from an awful Mendy pass a moment after the restart to finish successive high pitches in the opposition.
This is the way Chelsea players were appraised against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge...
Edouard Mendy - 4
Frail to stop Benzema's brilliant headers yet at fault for a stunning blunder for the Frenchman's third, underselling a pass to Rudiger, permitting the striker to jump.
Andreas Christensen - 3
Hauled out of position and beaten for pace by Vinicius Junior for Benzema's first objective, and got some unacceptable side for his second. Snared at half-time, having neglected to charm himself to the Barcelona fans.
Thiago Silva - 5
Level footed as Luka Modric cruised over him for Benzema's subsequent objective, however, stood up well at whatever point his young comrade Vinicius ran at him. Saw a header fly only over in the primary half.
Antonio Rudiger - 5
The best of a terrible bundle in the main half yet powerless and ease back to respond to Mendy's shock pass for Benzema's full go-around objective a moment after the restart.
Reece James - 6
Tried Thibaut Courtois on one or the other side of half-time, the first with a direct free-kick, and was associated with the development of Chelsea's objective with an enthusiastic dart inside. Caused Ferland Mendy issues with being at his definitive best.
N'Golo Kante - 4
Part of a midfield that was invaded in the primary a large portion of, the Frenchman offered none of his typical insurance to the back four and experienced the outrage of being snared at the span for Kovacic, who was a major miss from the off.
Jorginho - 5
Abandoned Luka Modric to pursue the ball in front of Benzema's subsequent objective, yet went a good approach to vindicating himself by crossing for Havertz to score. Was outmatched by the splendid Modric, Toni Kroos, and Casemiro.
Cesar Azpilicueta - 7
Associated with Chelsea's two best possibilities of the last part, constraining a dynamite flying recovery from Courtois and crossing for Lukaku. Strong on the left of the safeguard with Fede Valverde the most un-compromising of Real's front three.
Artisan Mount - 6
Worked his socks off and attempted to get things going ready, leading to Real issues in the final part. Taken a stab from range and had a short proximity shot obstructed.
Christian Pulisic - 5
Neglected to inconvenience Real on a generally mysterious re-visitation of the side, and supplanted at the top of the hour.
Kai Havertz - 7
Scored a valiant jumping header to give Chelsea trust and checked out at the Blues' greatest objective danger throughout the evening.
Subs
Mateo Kovacic (N'Golo Kante, 46') - 7
Assisted Chelsea with laying out midfield traction in the last part and truly ought to have begun the game, not least since he realizes Modric so well.
Hakim Ziyech (Christensen, 46') - 5
Moved the ball around flawlessly yet couldn't convey the snapshot of brightness he was apparently welcomed on to deliver. Spoken harshly to a late exertion that flew over the bar.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Jorginho, 64') - 6
At times messy notwithstanding Real's press yet added a chomp and an actual presence to the center of the recreation area as the Blues worked on after the stretch.
Romelu Lukaku (Pulisic, 64') - 5
Established a free header onto the outside of the post when he ought to have hit the objective. It might well demonstrate a significant second in the tie.
Not utilized: Kepa, Bettinelli, Alonso, Werner, Chalobah, Saul, Kenedy, Sarr.
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