Chelsea FC have started their pre-season tour on a high note, winning the 2026 Indonesia Super Cup with a 3-0 victory over Serie A side Milan in Jakarta. The Blues controlled proceedings from start to finish, with Joao Pedro scoring a brace and Moises Caicedo netting a fine volley.
What happened?
The match was played in sweltering conditions, but both sides moved the ball sharply and each attack was met with an approving roar from supporters inside the stadium. Chelsea FC fashioned the first opportunity of the game, as a raking ball forward enabled Joao Pedro to break through on goal. However, Milan goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani raced out to smother the attempt.
Why it matters for Chelsea FC
The win is a significant boost for Chelsea FC ahead of the new season, which is just around the corner. The Blues are currently 10th in the Premier League table, with 52 points from 38 games, and are 33 points behind leaders Arsenal. They have scored 58 goals this season, but have conceded 52.
What comes next?
Chelsea FC will be back in action tomorrow in Malaysia against Johor Darul Ta'zim, a game that will be live on CFC+. The match will be a crucial test for the Blues, who will be looking to build on their impressive display against Milan. With the 2026/27 campaign fast approaching, Chelsea FC will be looking to make a strong start to the season and challenge for the title.
The contest was played in sweltering conditions, but both sides moved the ball sharply and each attack was met with an approving roar from supporters inside the stadium. Chelsea FC fashioned the first opportunity of the game, as a raking ball forward enabled Joao Pedro to break through on goal. However, Milan goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani raced out to smother the attempt.
The Brazilian couldn't find the net with his first, as he drilled a Palestra cutback over the crossbar. However, moments later, the Italian full-back won a corner that Caicedo delivered, and Joao Pedro glanced a header beyond Torriani to send us into the break ahead.
At the interval, Milan made a raft of changes. Alonso, for the first time in pre-season, did not – and the decision proved fruitful as the Blues struck two quickfire goals after the restart. Our second arrived immediately after the restart. The ball was worked to Pedro Neto on the right, and he shifted it onto his left foot and crossed to the back post, where Joao Pedro escaped his marker to guide a finish beyond Torriani.
Two quickly became three – and the goal was expertly taken. It came from another corner, but the execution was very different as Lavia drilled a pass to the edge of the box, where Caicedo produced a wonderful outside-of-the-boot volley from a Romeo Lavia corner. Further chances to add to our lead came and went, but the scoreline reflected an impressive display from the Blues, who will be back in action tomorrow in Malaysia against Johor Darul Ta'zim, a game you can watch live on CFC+.
