Frank Christian
Chelsea faces Real Madrid in North Carolina as they wrap up their preseason tour to prepare for the upcoming Premier League season under new manager Enzo Maresca, following a string of matches across the United States. Real Madrid, missing key players due to extended breaks, is also competing heavily following their Champions League victory.
The Sporting News provides live coverage of the Chelsea vs. Real Madrid match with score updates and highlights.
Current Match Status
| Score | Goal scorers | |
| Chelsea | – | – |
| Real Madrid | – | – |
Kickoff: 7 p.m. local (4 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. UK)
Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC)
Predicted Starting Lineups
Chelsea: Sanchez (GK) — R. James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Gusto — Caicedo, E. Fernandez, Lavia— Mudryk, Nkunku, Dewsbury-Hall.
Real Madrid: Courtois (GK) — L. Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, F. Garcia — Modric, Martin, Ceballos — Guler, Endrick, Vinicius.
Updates and Highlights
1 hour 45 mins to kickoff: Weather conditions will be monitored as Hurricane Debby’s effects may reach the stadium area shortly. For now, there are no disturbances.
2 hours to kickoff: Follow live coverage of Chelsea vs. Real Madrid from North Carolina. Expect an exciting preseason clash!
In a press conference, Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti expressed confidence in Chelsea’s Maresca, emphasizing the need for time to see his vision through. Maresca responded, agreeing with Ancelotti and dismissed the notion of instant success as unrealistic.
**Match Schedule: Chelsea vs. Real Madrid**
The exciting preseason match between Chelsea and Real Madrid is set to begin at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on Tuesday, August 6, at 7 p.m. local time. Here are the corresponding kickoff times for various regions worldwide:
|**Territory**|**Date**|**Kickoff Time**|
|————-|———|————–|
|USA/Canada|Tue, Aug. 6|7 p.m. ET|
|USA/Canada|Tue, Aug. 6|4 p.m. PT|
|UK|Wed, Aug. 7|12 a.m. BST|
|Australia|Wed, Aug. 7|9 a.m. AEST|
|India|Wed, Aug. 7|4:30 a.m. IST|
**Expected Lineups and Team Updates**
According to Enzo Maresca, Nico Jackson has just returned from an ankle injury; however, he might require more training before participating in the game.
Filip Jorgensen, the goalkeeper, might feature in the match after his recent arrival from Villarreal, although he was an unused substitute in the previous game against Man City.
**Chelsea Predicted Starting Lineup (4-3-3):** Sanchez (GK) — R. James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Gusto — Caicedo, E. Fernandez, Lavia— Mudryk, Nkunku, Dewsbury-Hall.
**Chelsea Substitutes:** (Squads will be announced one hour before kickoff)
Real Madrid’s squad is currently missing several key players, especially in the midfield department. Players like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurelien Tchouameni are absent due to a much-needed break after an extensive Euro 2024 campaign. Toni Kroos has decided to retire from professional football. Additionally, Dani Carvajal is on an extended break, and Nacho has departed for Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.
David Alaba is still in the recovery phase from his ACL injury and won’t be available for this match. On a positive note, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo have resumed training with the team following their participation in Copa America and are likely to feature in the upcoming fixture.
Projected Starting Lineup for Madrid
Madrid is expected to start with the following lineup in a 4-3-3 formation: Courtois in goal, L. Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, and F. Garcia in defense, Modric, Martin, and Ceballos in midfield, and Guler, Endrick, and Vinicius upfront.
Real Madrid Substitutes: (Squads announced one hour before the match)
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Real Madrid Live
| TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | ESPN2, ESPN Deportes | Fubo USA, ESPN+, WatchESPN |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports app/website |
| Australia | — | Paramount+ |
| Canada | — | Fubo Canada |
| India | — | FanCode |
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