Chelsea face Real Sociedad in Alonso's Stamford Bridge debut

Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first home game as Chelsea boss in a pre-season finale.

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What happened. Chelsea are playing Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge in a pre-season friendly, marking Xabi Alonso's first match at the stadium as head coach.

• Alonso has won his first two friendlies against Crawley Town and Bromley.
• Chelsea lost to Tottenham and Juventus but beat Western Sydney and AC Milan.
• The squad returned from a tour of Australia and Asia to prepare at Surrey.

The match wraps up Chelsea's pre-season before the new campaign begins.

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