Real Madrid have once again proven their dominance in the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea. The Spanish giants were able to take the lead in the first half thanks to a goal from Vinícius, before Karim Benzema sealed the victory in the second half.
The match was a tightly contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the match. However, it was Real Madrid who were able to take their chances, with Vinícius opening the scoring in the first half. The Brazilian forward was able to get on the end of a cross from Marcelo and fire a powerful shot past Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Chelsea goal.
Real Madrid were able to double their lead in the second half, with Karim Benzema scoring his fifth goal of the Champions League campaign. The French forward was able to latch onto a through ball from Toni Kroos, before calmly slotting the ball past Kepa.
The victory was a huge one for Real Madrid, as it puts them in pole position to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. They are now five points clear of third-placed Chelsea, and have a game in hand over their rivals.
The win was also a huge boost for manager Zinedine Zidane, who has been under pressure in recent weeks due to poor results in La Liga. The victory will give his team confidence heading into their next match against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Overall, it was a great performance from Real Madrid, and they will be looking to build on this result as they look to progress further in the Champions League. With Vinícius and Benzema both on form, they will be confident of getting the results they need to progress.
