Chelsea Thrash AC Milan 4-1 to End Pre-Season on a High

Chelsea kicked off their pre-season campaign in confident fashion, clinching a win in today’s friendly at Stamford Bridge. The Italian giants, AC Milan, came close to parading both the Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League trophies pre-match, but the Blues' performance on the pitch stole the show.

Chelsea surged ahead early in the match, capitalising on Andrei Coubis' own goal in the 5th minute following a pinpoint free-kick from Reece James. Joao Pedro quickly doubled the advantage with an impressive header, continuing his hot form since joining the club. Things quickly went downhill for Milan when Coubis was dismissed just minutes later for a last-man foul on Pedro, reducing the visitors to ten men.

In the second half, Chelsea’s dominance persisted. Liam Delap converted a penalty after being fouled shortly after entering the game, extending the lead to 3-0. Milan managed a brief response through Youssouf Fofana’s consolation strike. Delap wrapped things up with a composed finish late on, securing a 4-1 victory for Chelsea and the VisitMalta Weekender trophy.

Chelsea closed out a flawless pre-season campaign with back-to-back wins, showcasing their squad depth and attacking flair ahead of the 2025–26 Premier League season.