Juventus Secures Pre-Season Victory Over Chelsea in Hong Kong Friendly

JuventusTeam·Juventus emerged victorious in a pre-season friendly against ChelseaTeam·Chelsea, securing a 1-0 win at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Edon ZhegrovaPlayer·Edon Zhegrova found the back of the net, marking the sole goal of the contest.

The match served as a crucial part of ChelseaTeam·Chelsea's 2026 pre-season tour, providing an opportunity for both sides to assess player fitness, integrate new signings, and experiment with tactical setups ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season. For JuventusTeam·Juventus, the encounter offered a chance to build on their summer preparations, with head coach Luciano Spalletti noting the positive aspects of his team's performance.

"We managed to remain a team unit throughout the match, both when suffering under pressure, and on the counter-attack. The attitude was one of unity. Chelsea know how to do everything, build from the back, finish, set off with pace, so it was important that we didn't bow down to them," Spalletti stated after the game. He also highlighted the significance of beating a team of Chelsea's calibre and maintaining a clean sheet, despite having only one new signing, Zeki Celik, in the starting eleven.

Both clubs concluded their respective 2025/26 domestic campaigns with mixed results. ChelseaTeam·Chelsea finished the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season in 10th position with 52 points, recording 14 wins, 10 draws, and 14 losses. Their end-of-season form saw them lose three of their last five matches, including a 2-1 defeat to SunderlandTeam·Sunderland in their final league game. The London club also faced disappointment in cup competitions, losing the FA CupCompetition·FA Cup final to Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City, exiting the EFL CupCompetition·EFL Cup semi-finals against ArsenalTeam·Arsenal, and being knocked out of the Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League Round of 16 by Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain.

JuventusTeam·Juventus, meanwhile, secured 6th place in Serie ACompetition·Serie A with 69 points, achieving 19 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses. Their form in the final five league matches was a mix of draws, a loss, and a win. Their league position means JuventusTeam·Juventus will compete in the UEFA Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League during the 2026/27 season, while ChelseaTeam·Chelsea's 10th-place finish leaves them without a European competition spot for the upcoming campaign. This pre-season fixture, therefore, was an early indicator of the work required for both teams as they aim for improved fortunes in the new season.