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Chelsea closes preseason with win over Real Sociedad amid concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:08 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Chelsea closes preseason with win over Real Sociedad amid concerns

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Chelsea concluded its preseason with a 3-1 victory against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge. This match marked the end of Xabi Alonso's first summer in charge, featuring goals from Morgan Rogers and João Pedro, who scored twice. Over six matches, Chelsea achieved three wins, one draw, and two losses. Defensive vulnerabilities and reliance on Pedro for offensive output raised concerns going into the Premier League opener against Fulham on August 24.

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•Chelsea finishes preseason with a 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.
•They played six matches, recording three wins, one draw, and two losses.
•Defensive weaknesses were highlighted, conceding 11 goals in total.
•Alonso's system seeks balance but showed inconsistency across games.
•Pedro emerged as the key attacking player, scoring seven goals this preseason.

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1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea's Preseason Has Revealed 4 Warning Signs For Xabi Alonso

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Chelsea’s preseason schedule ended with a 3-1 win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge. The victory capped off Xabi Alonso’s first summer in charge, with Morgan Rogers scoring on debut and João Pedro netting twice. Taken on its own, the win looks like a tidy way to end the summer. It’s only one result, though, […] The post Chelsea’s Preseason Has Revealed 4 Warning Signs For Xabi Alonso appeared first on Stadium Rant.
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