Bayer Leverkusen versus Chelsea Friendly Match Summary: Joao Pedro's Late Goal Seals 2-0 Victory for The Blues Against Die Werkself
The Club Friendly match between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen, scheduled for 11:30 pm IST on Friday, 8 August at Stamford Bridge, ended with a score of 2-0 in favour of the home team [1][4][5].
In the initial minutes of the first half, Chelsea went attacking against Bayer Leverkusen. However, it was Bayer Leverkusen who tried their best to find the equaliser before half time [2][3]. The first half ended with Chelsea leading 1-0, thanks to a goal by Estevao in the 28th minute [6].
The Brazilian winger, who is 18 years old, scored a close-range volley to put his side in the lead. The starting XIs for the match had been announced earlier [7].
In the second half, Chelsea made three substitutions right after the start, and Bayer Leverkusen substituted Viktor Boniface for Patrik Schick [8][9]. Joao Pedro scored the second goal for Chelsea in the 90+1' of the second half, making it 2-0 [4].
The match was not without its moments of discipline, with Trevoh Chalobah and Jarell Quansah of Chelsea, and Robert Andrich of Bayer Leverkusen, all receiving yellow cards [3][4].
Despite Bayer Leverkusen's efforts to score in the added three minutes of both halves, they were unable to find the back of the net [3]. The match ended with a clean sheet for Chelsea's goalkeeper, securing a well-deserved win for the London club [1][4].
The match can be streamed on the DAZN app and website for free [10]. This victory marks an encouraging start for Chelsea in their pre-season preparations for the 2025-2026 Premier League season.
[1] Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen Match Announced [2] Chelsea Attacking in Initial Minutes [3] Yellow Cards Given During the Match [4] Chelsea Secure 2-0 Victory [5] Goals Scored by Estevao and Joao Pedro [6] Estevao Scores the First Goal [7] Starting XIs Announced [8] Chelsea Make Three Substitutions [9] Bayer Leverkusen Substitute Viktor Boniface [10] Match Streaming on DAZN
Attending the match, one can observe the positive impact of sports on health, as both teams showed determination and physical exertion throughout the game. The victory against Bayer Leverkusen by the home team, Chelsea, adds to the club's potential success in European-leagues and the forthcoming Premier League season. Moreover, the performance of young players like Estevao and Joao Pedro highlights the promising talent within the club's squad.
