Hope in Lampard fades as Chelsea lose to Real Madrid
Chelsea’s woes continued under interim manager Frank Lampard as the Blues lost 2-0 with 10 men to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday night.
The 44-year-old’s first game on his second managerial return to Stamford Bridge ended in defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers over the weekend and was no different against the reigning champions at the Santiago Bernabeu as Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio found the back of the net, while Ben Chilwell was given a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Rodrygo.
The result leaves Chelsea with a mountain to climb in the return leg next Tuesday and fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on another bad day in the office for the Blues, with many believing there is no room for improvement this season again.
What was the point of this Lampard appointment by Chelsea?He is a cliché machine with very little upstairs & his impact a lameduck interim manager while other managers are actively being interviewed was always going to be limited. It just doesn't make any sense.
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) April 12, 2023
– Enzo Fernandez is a good player but no upgrade on Jorginho
– Joao Felix is overrated.
– Mudryk is talented but he needs time.
– David Fofona came to do NYSC at Chelsea
– Where’s Badiashile?
– Madueke is a left footed Adama Traore.£550m wasted. The worst transfer window ever.
— Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) April 12, 2023
3 managers & Chelsea can't score a goal in 4 games since 1993 even if it's own goal.
Disaster.
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) April 12, 2023
The only come back Chelsea will do is to come back to England to their 11th position💀 pic.twitter.com/PYXZdyWt7W
— Chioma🦋🦋 (@dahtgirl_ajex) April 12, 2023
How do you concede from here?
Kepa Arrizabalaga your days at Chelsea are numbered pic.twitter.com/Iv5oeJuO8I
— 𝐉𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 (@badboy_jerry) April 12, 2023
Chelsea 5- Madrid 2.If you are not happy about the result…… You know where to go!
— oseni rufai (@ruffydfire) April 12, 2023
It's all Clear now , I speak for every Chelsea fan when I say Joao Felix's Time at Chelsea comes to an end. certified failure.
Mason mount better. pic.twitter.com/WEj1q8hZ1s
— kemboi (@Cfc_Kemboi) April 12, 2023
Just noticed Mudryk has played under more managers (3) than he has shot on targets (2) since he joined Chelsea for 100M😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/CIXHMfG7BF
— Jr (@AFCJuni0r) April 12, 2023
Lampard na SAN, He sabi put San San for Chelsea garri! If you don’t get it forgerrit.
— oseni rufai (@ruffydfire) April 12, 2023
Real Madrid have now beaten 6/7 of the English teams they have faced in the Champions League at least twice:
✅ 7W vs Liverpool
✅ 3W vs Man City
✅ 3W vs Man Utd
✅ 2W vs Leeds
✅ 2W vs Spurs
✅ 2W vs Chelsea
❌ 0W vs Arsenal. 👀m pic.twitter.com/alOot6EG3L
— Ndubueze Prince Chiagoziem (@NdubuezePrince5) April 13, 2023
Vinicius alone had more chances created (4) than the whole Chelsea squad combined (3) 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/9Xp5YRk84U
— Noodle Vini (@vini_ball) April 12, 2023
DSTV might just need to start streaming Chelsea’s training, that’s the only way we can see them score 💀💀
— 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊 (@TheMahleek) April 12, 2023
Chelsea's last goal was 26 days ago and it was a penalty !😂😏😳 pic.twitter.com/wR3nosibSf
— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) April 12, 2023
I need you at Chelsea. Hello Culers pic.twitter.com/xzOXESRLcd
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) April 12, 2023
Todd Boehly will run Chelsea to the ground unless he brings in Jose Mourinho.
— Faz (@planetfaz) April 12, 2023
Chelsea will not play Ucl till 2026. pic.twitter.com/VcUSbbg8XC
— Africanboyhojay AFC ♥️ (@Hojay_Sax) April 12, 2023
Ancelotti has once again proven that he knows football better than anyone else. His high press strategy worked to perfection today. He recognized that Militao's speed could outpace ALL of Chelsea's attackers, and we played on their half of the pitch from the beginning. pic.twitter.com/QSKha3uqgx
— Brakisa (@brakisatalks) April 12, 2023
Even if you carry this Chelsea go play principal cup, dem no go still win any match.💔
— Alhaji Beardless Smallie👳🏽♀️ (@the_smallie) April 12, 2023
That’s it, I can’t do this no more. I’m no longer a Chelsea fan! An absolutely disgraceful performance yet again! In all my years as a football fan I’ve never seen a team so terrible & pathetic. I’m becoming a Arsenal fan. They play real football. The bigger London club. Goodbye.
— 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧 (@BallinKy_) April 12, 2023
Money can't buy happiness
– Chelsea 2023💔 pic.twitter.com/WeuRVql5Tq
— FAITHY❤️🦋 (@Faithyblinks23) April 12, 2023
Nice thing about facing Chelsea more and more these days Is that their fans will soon not be able to bring up their head to head nonsense stats from 30000 BC.
Only reason we didn’t have a good record against them is because we didn’t meet much at all.— Druchk (@andruchk) April 12, 2023
Chelsea has scored 0 goal under 3 coaches in 4 matches. 😭 pic.twitter.com/npAQO1ZBSs
— Ghana Yesu (@GhanaYesu_) April 12, 2023
The only man that can save Chelsea pic.twitter.com/rfdop8QyIc
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) April 12, 2023
Johnny Drille’s music is healing the hurt from Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/vfo0lSaTIV
— Alabi (@the_Lawrenz) April 12, 2023
So basically the only finals Chelsea & Liverpool will experience this season is the final whistle from referees…
— ToTo (@UTDkingsley) April 12, 2023
Some Chelsea fans were really shouting they’re ready for Real Madrid and that we’ll beat them Ffs 😭😭
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) April 12, 2023
Enzo Fernandez made the biggest mistake of his life joining Chelsea. He could’ve joined a top club after that World Cup, now he’s stuck at Chelsea on a 8.5 year contract
— H (@hazfcb_) April 12, 2023
So Real Madrid are happy after beating a 10 man formless Chelsea team, where is the shame
— Joseh⚡ (@nijokestu) April 13, 2023
Chelsea Admin has officially turned Enzo into the face of defeat 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/bQoKebYxsB
— Daveyson ™️ (@king_koddy) April 12, 2023
Real Madrid are not that special, Chelsea will do a comeback at the bridge. pic.twitter.com/4hxZ3W1yrD
— Elvis Tunde (@Tunnykvng) April 12, 2023
Anywhere you see Chelsea fans please hug them, they’re going through a lot
— Alfa📿🦍 (@AlfaQudus_) April 12, 2023
On a serious note our players do not have any confidence. We go into games trying not to lose as opposed to trying to win. That’s not Chelsea.
I genuinely don’t know what can change that mentality because these players have the ability but don’t use it.
— Dubois (@CFCDUBois) April 12, 2023
Yaani Chelsea won't play even in Europa Conference league next season😂😂😂😂
— KOT OCS👮👮 (@WaruiJohn2) April 13, 2023
Frank Lampard's first 6 matches as Chelsea manager.
Wolves vs Chelsea ❌
Real Madrid vs Chelsea ❌
Chelsea vs Brighton
Chelsea vs Real Madrid
Chelsea vs Brentford
Arsenal vs Chelsea pic.twitter.com/QkY2NiGzr3— Anna (@UTD_Anna_) April 12, 2023
