# Alonso leads Chelsea past Real Madrid, sparking veteran resurgence

Marcos Alonso delivered a key performance as Chelsea defeated Real Madrid, helping the team move past earlier painful losses to the Spanish side. His display also highlighted the growing influence of Chelsea's senior players in a season defined by their leadership. The result strengthens Chelsea's progress in a major European competition.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz7d138ew59o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:36 GMT