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Juventus defeats Chelsea 1-0 in preseason friendly in Hong Kong

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Juventus defeats Chelsea 1-0 in preseason friendly in Hong Kong
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Juventus secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in a preseason friendly on August 5, 2026, in Hong Kong. Luciano Spalletti's side fielded a strong lineup, marking the first match with no youth players taking the field since preseason began. Edon Zhegrova scored the winning goal, with Kenan Yildiz returning from knee pain to assist. Spalletti praised his team's compactness and adaptability during the match and provided a positive update on Yildiz's fitness, stating he is no longer in pain. Juventus continues its summer tour with two more matches scheduled.

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  • •Juventus and Chelsea faced off in Hong Kong on August 5, 2026.
  • •Edon Zhegrova scored the only goal of the match.
  • •Kenan Yildiz assisted Zhegrova's goal in his return from injury.
  • •Spalletti emphasized the importance of team cohesion during the match.
  • •Juventus will play two more matches on their summer tour.
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  • 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Spalletti happy with friendly win over Chelsea, says Yildiz is ‘no longer in pain’ after knee issue
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There were things to be said after Juventus wrapped up another preseason victory and a shutout, this time to begin the summer tour.

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