Essien Watches Former Teams Real Madrid and Chelsea Clash in Champions League

• Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien watched Real Madrid against Chelsea at the Santiago Bernabeu
• Essien played for Real Madrid and Chelsea during his playing career
• Real Madrid strolled to a 2-0 win on Wednesday night to take a first-leg advantage

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien was at the Santiago Bernabeu to watch two of his former clubs, Real Madrid and Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

The 40-year-old witnessed the European champions Real Madrid ease past ten-man Chelsea after a dominant performance.

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio scored on opposite sides of half-time to ensure Real Madrid travel to London next week with the advantage.

In a photo shared on social media, the former Chelsea star is seen walking up to his seat.

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Essien spent a brief spell on loan at Real Madrid during Jose Mourinho's time as manager of Los Blancos.

However, the ex-Ghana international spent most of his career at Chelsea and was successful with the Blues, winning the 2012 UEFA Champions League.

He later left for AC Milan in Italy before spells in Greece, Indonesia and Azerbaijan with Panathinaikos, Persib Bandung and Sabail FK respectively.

These days Essien is involved in managerial work, serving as an assistant coach at Danish outfit FC Nordsjaelland.

Real Madrid will travel for the second-leg of the UEFA Champions League game next week.

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The 23-year-old grabbed a brace in their 3-2 win over Los Blancos right inside the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, which made the La Liga champions take notice.

Real Madrid brush aside Chelsea

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio struck for Real Madrid as they dominated 10-man Chelsea and opened up a 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg lead on Wednesday.

The record 14-time winners and reigning champions eased to a comfortable win against Frank Lampard's side, who had Ben Chilwell sent off in the second half for pulling down Rodrygo Goes as he ran through on goal.

Benzema netted from close range after 21 minutes after Kepa Arrizabalaga tipped a Vinicius Junior effort into his path.