Chelsea Cruise to 4-1 Victory Over 10-Man AC Milan in Pre-Season Friendly. Chelsea 4-1 AC Milan: Delap Brace Seals Impressive Pre-Season Victory. Introduction: Chelsea Make a Strong Statement at Stamford Bridge Chelsea delivered an impressive performance against AC Milan, securing a convincing 4-1 victory in their pre-season friendly at Stamford Bridge on 10 August 2025. An early own goal from Andrei Coubis, followed by João Pedro’s header, gave Enzo Maresca’s side a commanding start. Milan’s challenge became more difficult when Coubis received a straight red card in the 18th minute. Liam Delap then made a decisive contribution from the bench, scoring a second-half penalty before adding another goal in the closing minutes. Although Youssouf Fofana pulled one back for Milan, Chelsea maintained control and finished their pre-season campaign with another positive result. The match offered an encouraging look at Chelsea’s attacking options, the impact of their substitutes and the imp...