Chelsea Fans Blame Club Owner for Real Madrid Loss After Wild Pre Match Prediction

• A 10-man Chelsea suffered a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
• It was the third consecutive season in which Los Blancos and the Premier League side met
• A section of Chelsea fans believe they lost due to Todd Boehly's wild pre-match prediction

Chelsea fans have taken to social media to blame their 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid on club co-owner, Todd Boehly.

Boehly predicted a 3-0 win for the English giants prior to their trip to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for their Champions League quarter-final first leg.

The American businessman urged supporters to 'have a lot of faith' but many of the fans lost belief after Real Madrid defeated the 10-man Blues.

Los Blancos opened the scoring through their captain, Karim Benzema in the 21st minute.

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The defending champions had a numerical advantage after Chelsea were reduced to 10 men after defender, Ben Chilwell was shown a straight red card for tripping Rodrygo, who was through on goal just before the hour mark.

The Spanish giants doubled their lead with 16 minutes left, thanks to Marco Asensio, making their numerical advantage count.

Real won 2-0, giving them a comfortable lead going into the second leg at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea fans blame Boehly

@nouuhayla posted:

"This is what happens when someone who doesn't understand football is in charge. The defeat is on Boehly's footsteps."

@ARrahmanfreak tweeted:

"I am sure Todd & co definitely want us to succeed but we lost the match because of his prediction. he's just clueless."

@deac10092 said:

"You can't hold @ChelseaFC's managers accountable. Todd Boehly is the only person to blame. Running Chelsea as if it were a FIFA game. A team with no strikers and an abundance of the same players (midfielders). Boehly predicting a 3-0 victory. Embarrassing."

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@ole_was_right tweeted:

"Honey, come here! Boehly just dropped a new meme for Football Twitter. Shame on him"

Cucurella faces Chelsea fans' wrath

Meanwhile, some Chelsea fans have criticised Marc Cucurella for his apparent role in the red card to Chilwell, Sports Brief has also reported.

The Spaniard had failed to track down Rodrygo as the Real Madrid star was through on goal, leaving the wing-back with no choice but to bring down the Brazilian, leading to a straight red card for the Chelsea wing-back.

Cucurella's apparent role in his teammate being sent off sparked angry reactions from the Blues' fans, with many slamming the embattled defender for his continued dismal performances.

Ancelotti concerned about Chelsea

Sports Brief also reported on Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti saying he was sad to see Chelsea's slump this season ahead of their UCL quarter-final clash on Wednesday.

The Italian coach had managed the Blues between 2009 and 2011, winning a Premier League and FA Cup double in 2010 during his Stamford Bridge stay.

Chelsea, 11th in the Premier League, sacked Graham Potter at the start of April and hired former coach, Frank Lampard on an interim basis.