Real Madrid hold Chelsea as Puslic scores crucial away goal

Champions League: Real Madrid hold Chelsea to a 1-1 draw as Puslic scores crucial away goal in the semi-final first leg match (Videos)

Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic against Real Madrid
Christian Pulišić becomes the first American to score in a Champions League semi-final.
(Photo credit: @ChampionsLeague)

Chelsea gave a professional display to earn a draw at Real Madrid and an important away goal to boost their chances of reaching the Champions League final.


Thomas Tuchel's side were in control for most of the night and could have scored more in the first half but were wasteful.

Chelsea looked sharper and smarter in the early moments and should have scored when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois blocked the wasteful Timo Werner's straight shot from six yards out.

But the Blues took the lead in the 14th minute when Christian Pulisic calmly round Courtois before slotting home with an intelligent finish.

Real Madrid were sluggish but Karim Benzema, who saw his long shot go off the post, equalized with an acrobatic volley to beat Edouard Mendy after 29 minutes.

Chelsea dominated the second half but struggled to create the chance to score a crucial second.

Real Madrid 1-1 Chelsea: Watch the full match highlights  





"We should have won the first half." - Thomas Tuchel speaking on Chelsea's performance vs Real Madrid




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