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15 Aug 2026 - 09:00

Fernandez BOOED by Chelsea fans in Alonso Stamford Bridge debut
Enzo Fernandez was greeted by a chorus of boos from a significant portion of the Stamford Bridge faithful during Chelsea's final pre-season clash on Saturday. Despite the frosty reception for the Argentine, Xabi Alonso's side managed to secure a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad to wrap up their summer schedule.
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Alonso emotional as Rogers debuts in Chelsea win
Xabi Alonso has admitted to feeling 'emotional' after experiencing his first match in the Stamford Bridge dugout as Chelsea manager. The Spaniard watched his side secure a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad to conclude their pre-season preparations in style.
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Pedro & Rogers seal Chelsea win vs Sociedad
Xabi Alonso secured his first victory at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea manager, concluding their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Real Sociedad. While the performance offered plenty of tactical intrigue, the afternoon was somewhat overshadowed by a polarized reaction from the home crowd toward Enzo Fernandez.
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