Chelsea secured a convincing 3-0 victory over AC Milan in the Indonesia Super Cup 2026 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, with Joao Pedro scoring twice and Moises Caicedo adding a third goal (inews.id). The match, part of pre-season preparations, saw the Blues dominate possession and control the game from start to finish. Joao Pedro opened the scoring in the first half with a goal from a set piece, then followed it up with another in the second half, showcasing his impact in attack. Caicedo completed the hat-trick with a well-timed strike, solidifying Chelsea’s lead.
Manager Xabi Alonso praised the passionate support from Indonesian fans, calling the atmosphere "extraordinary" (mediaindonesia.com). The win also allowed Alonso to test his squad and address mental barriers for key players, as he explained Romeo Lavia’s decision to play the full 90 minutes despite fatigue (viva.co.id). Meanwhile, Manchester United’s Antony was involved in a heated altercation with Bournemouth’s Alex Scott during a separate pre-season match, leading to both players being sent off (dailymail.co.uk).
