Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Chelsea end pre-season with 3-1 win over Real Sociedad
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea wrapped up pre-season with a convincing 3-1 victory over his former club at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Chelsea 3-1 Real Sociedad
Venue
Stamford Bridge
What happened. Chelsea defeated Real Sociedad 3-1 in their final pre-season match, with Xabi Alonso facing his former club.
- It was Chelsea's sixth pre-season match, eighth including behind-closed-doors friendlies.
- The win came in the west London sunshine at Stamford Bridge.
- Alonso started his role as Chelsea manager on July 1.
Chelsea now have seven days before the real business begins, with Alonso's first competitive matches ahead.
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