Chelsea Hosts Real Sociedad in Pre-Season Friendly

Chelsea is set to complete its pre-season preparations on Saturday with a friendly match against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge.

This match holds special importance for Chelsea's manager Xabi Alonso, who faces the club where he began his career as both a player and coach. Chelsea's pre-season record includes two wins, two losses, and a draw, highlighted by a 3-0 victory over AC Milan and a 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta’zim.

Real Sociedad arrives in London after a mixed pre-season under new coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their six friendlies. Chelsea has welcomed back several World Cup players, including Reece James and Enzo Fernandez, who are expected to play from the bench. The match kicks off at 14:00 BST and will be available for live streaming on CFC Plus.