Champions League: Pulisic gives Chelsea the edge over Real Madrid
Former Bundesliga star Christian Pulisic was on the scoresheet for Chelsea, whose away goal in Madrid gives them a slender advantage over Real Madrid. Pulisic is back in form under the coach who nutured him at Dortmund.
Pulisic is the first American to score in a Champions League semifinal
Real Madrid 1-1 Chelsea,
(Benzema 29' – Pulisic 14')
Former Borussia Dortmund forward Christian Pulisic struck early in Madrid to give Chelsea an away goal and the slight edge over Real Madrid in their Champions League semifinal.
Pulisic showed quick feet and a cool head to finish put the ball beyond Thibault Courtois after Antonio Rüdiger's long ball caught out Real Madrid, making amends for Chelsea after Germany striker Timo Werner had missed a fine opportunity even earlier. It was the first time an American has ever scored in a Champions League semifinal.