Overview
- Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by Juventus at Kai Tak Sports Park after Edon Zhegrova curled a second-half strike that proved decisive.
- Mykhailo Mudryk made his first appearance since November 2024 after his anti-doping proceedings were resolved but was introduced late and could not change the result.
- Several summer arrivals featured or were available in Hong Kong, including Danny Welbeck and Geovany Quenda, as Alonso rotated the squad to see how new players slot in.
- Xabi Alonso described the match as part of a learning process focused on performance and preparation, with the defeat highlighting persistent defensive issues after Chelsea conceded six goals in two earlier friendlies.
- The club’s Asian tour continues with more warm-up fixtures ahead of the Premier League, and broadcast access for the friendly was split by territory through CFC+, Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network and TVNZ+.