the stage is set and the tension is palpable 90 minutes of what should be highly entertaining and absorbing football to come and it would take a brave person indeed to predict the outcome what an enticing [Music] Prospect it is Chelsea they take on Real Madrid and it's coming up next on EA TV hello everyone great to be with you from Stanford bridge I'm Derek Ray and delighted to have Stuart Robson sharing commentary duties with me and we've got so much to look forward to this is where it all begins in Europe's Premier Club competition the UEFA Champions League the group stage match day one action it's Chelsea taking on Real Madrid yes cheers Derek well what an occasion it is a chopping Challenge and the referee has got to have a big think about it well you don't really want to be picking up a caution so early in the game Stewart well he's going to be under pressure now that was a reckless challenge he didn't need to make it at [Applause] all mad and players waiting in the center and Miles off Target with the header but In fairness the marking was tight venicius Jr kaminga and threading it [Applause] through corner for Real Madrid hey hey and they're going for the short [Applause] one fine tackle there to prevent the [Applause] chance and plenty of space for this Chelsea attack and a chance for the lead brilliantly [Applause] blocked who can he pick out insufficient gu from that corner keeper [Applause] ball v was Jun that's a good ball venicius J oh body in the way crucially well diving magnificently to make sure he got [Applause] there and over it comes well the danger is still there oh that is a majestic goal Voli home with precision and style superbly [Applause] done well here's another look at it certainly delivery into the box couldn't have been any better and then was a finish that's been hit with such power and Pace the keeper has no time to react it's a brilliant strike so Chelsea get the game restarted how will they respond to that goal the referee knew that was Foul Play but Advantage it is Moes kaedo they're using the space really well you've got to say teammates in the middle and Under Pressure that was a fine claim and a good challenge to bring that attack to an end really good ball there oh yes as pure a header as you're likely to see and he ought to be very proud of that [Applause] one well here it is again just look at the quality of the Cross it's inch perfect and then what a great finish as well good connection with the ball leaving the keeper with little chance it's a great [Applause] goal so a level contest 1-1 [Applause] Mendy but he could run onto it [Applause] here well a foul but the Advantage with Real [Applause] Madrid federo valde now good run and good ball control but they dealt with the threat posed and the Counterattack is on options [Applause] available oh good looking run and it's opening up no real threat from the shot Sav by Kur [Applause] oh big chance and the goke keeper and the penalty is given the referee right on the spot and now a chance for them to take the lead here and into the book he goes to well once he gave the penalty he was always going to give him a yellow card well I think it's fair to say he doesn't agree with that decision this to put them in front and a goal he was composure personified and he's done his job from the [Applause] spot well here it is again and it can be a risky penalty but he hits it straight down the middle the goalkeeper goes one way the ball goes through the middle excellent Finish Well 21 it is here valde now with Fernandez Real Madrid couldn't maintain possession well there's a really stylish piece of running and he's in and a goal another one two in quick succession no wonder they're celebrating well he wasn't going to waste this chance One V one against the keeper and he slots it away with great confidence that's a good finish [Applause] [Applause] underway again with the score at [Applause] 3-1 Bellingham this could be Troublesome and a decent save full credit non Madu wasteful from Chelsea and on the back of that particular challenge will the referee let the matter rest [Applause] there and that is going to mean a caution the referee is absolutely right he knew what he was doing there [Applause] failure to keep the ball on the part of [Applause] real Crossing opportunity almost at halime and they're making H Advantage count I think it's fair to say Stuart your thoughts well they're dominating this first half their approach play they CL around the box and the finishing have been excellent they just need to continue this going into the second period Rodrigo valde but he can't keep that effort on Target and a goal kick it'll be [Applause] tro Shala Gusto bad AI Conor gallaga kukura well totaling up all the stoppages we'll have two additional minutes Mandy now with Fernandez [Applause] Bellingham and the first 45 minutes have come and gone here at Stanford Bridge well truth be told his influence on this game has been very limited what have you made of his performance Stuart well he has to find space in more dangerous areas he's such a good player around the box but today he struggled to get on the ball and that's one of the reasons they're losing here now the ball is rolling again and no getting away from it delightful stuff served up by Chelsea in the first half will we see a similar pattern in the second 45 well it could be on for him here well we' like to call things as we see them Stuart and I must say he's got that one horribly wrong well it's a poor decision in the end it's way off Target Nao Fernandez d [Applause] Carvajal and Valverde Rodrigo well shooting from that tight angle wishing he hadn't bothered well he went for goal but probably not the right decision I would say they will now make use of the substitutes bench Jackson on the ball and ra Come Away With [Applause] It dangerous looking through ball [Applause] very alert defending to cut off the supply Orel Chui a very good tackle oh nice ball and he might profit here an utterly disappointing cross goal kick so a Personnel change then [Applause] modri and valver Carvajal well we have 30 minutes to go released it [Applause] nicely play towards the back post oh my goodness he's caught that so well a goal of the highest class fantastic technique well here it is again and what a perfect cross into the box this is just inviting someone to attack it and the strike could not get any better it through the back of the ball with such power what a goal this is [Applause] goals and plentiful Supply 4-1 currently Modric it's with venicius JR Migo mudri here's Chell and teammates around him good weight on that pass pretty comfortable piece of Defending Modric Benjamin walkerj walk is it going to be josu oh yes a goal exactly what they were looking for and he's come up with [Applause] it well let's look at this again Derek because the transition when the ball changes hands is so quick but there's still plenty to do from here he hits it so well though lots of pace lots of power and the keeper just can't react in time it's a great strike mad so the current score line 42 Miko mudri well we have 20 minutes left in this game modri oh he's through here and really going for power but the opportunity's been squandered but I'm not sure going for power was the right option I think that should have been placed into the corner well if angelotti didn't know it already it looks like being one of those days for his team given away by [Applause] Chelsea and nicely over the top flirting with more than a bit of danger following that challenge he's already been [Applause] booked has eyes for goal well the shot seemed like a good option but goalkeeper ball [Applause] for using the space really well but now can they push on can he put it away on a powerful effort but not threatening the goalkeeper and he'll be [Applause] [Music] [Applause] disappointed Carvajal being hounded Real Madrid have been awarded the free kick [Applause] nacho Fernandez on the ball rudiger good tackle nice looking pass [Applause] venicius Jr and valver josu Rodrigo now with valde every goalkeeper would expect to catch that one but in the closing phase and Stuart Chelsea have been tremendous today yeah clearly the better side obviously been fantastic up front but it's their work ethic for me they're just not happy unless they have the ball and they're fighting to win it back whenever they do lose it it's been a really great performance all around and defensive play to be [Applause] applauded Mandy could P one back here oh a challenge that simply had to be [Applause] won Riga so three minutes of stoppage time it'll be federo valde onto Fernandez promising pass and the danger is [Applause] averted [Applause] meni cuts it back oh a vital interception and there goes the fulltime whistle Chelsea claim all three points in their Opening match in the UEFA Champions League yeah it's so vital to get off to a quick start in these group stages they'll be happy with the three points but now they have to back it up in the next game six points and you're halfway there but it just seems in this game he's been a step ahead of his opponents in every way Stuart well what more could you ask for his buildup play was clever his movement was Dynamic and he scored a couple of goals what a player he is