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Chelsea Vs AC Milan | |
| Match Info | |
| Date | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Time | CAT: 14:00 | IST: 17:30 | UTC: 12:00 | UK: 13:00 | Jakarta: 19:00 |
| Stadium | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium |
| City | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Competition | Club Friendly |
| Match Type | 2026/27 Pre-season |
Chelsea vs AC Milan Preview, Prediction and Match Analysis
Chelsea vs AC Milan is one of the headline fixtures on Chelsea’s Asia tour. The Blues face the seven-time European champions at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Saturday 8 August.
Chelsea arrive in Jakarta after fixtures in Australia and Hong Kong. Xabi Alonso has used the tour to develop his tactical structure while gradually increasing minutes for senior players and integrating new signings.
AC Milan come into the match after a 1-1 draw with Inter in Perth. The Rossoneri have enough experience and technical quality to make this a demanding defensive test for Chelsea.
Chelsea’s attacking options include Cole Palmer, João Pedro, Liam Delap, Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Estêvão Willian, making the final attacking combination one of the biggest points of interest.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 AC Milan
| Chelsea Vs AC Milan TV Channels & Live Stream | ||
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
| United Kingdom | No confirmed linear TV channel | CFC+ on Chelsea Official App / website |
| Italy | Sky Sport | Sky Go / NOW / DAZN |
| Indonesia | Check local listings | CFC+, subject to rights availability |
| United States | No confirmed local linear channel | CFC+, subject to regional availability |
| India | No confirmed local linear channel | CFC+, subject to regional availability |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | No confirmed local linear channel | CFC+, subject to regional availability |
| South Africa | No confirmed local linear channel | CFC+, subject to regional availability |
| Zimbabwe | No confirmed local linear channel | CFC+, subject to regional availability |
| Chelsea confirms the match is live on CFC+. The CFC+ stream is unavailable in Hong Kong, Macau, Italy, San Marino and Vatican City. AC Milan confirms Sky Sport and DAZN coverage in Italy. | ||
Chelsea vs AC Milan: Tactical Preview and Match Story
Chelsea are likely to try to control the match through possession, aggressive counter-pressing and frequent rotations between their attacking midfielders and forwards.
Milan can punish Chelsea if the Blues leave too much space behind midfield. The Italians have enough technical quality to escape pressure and attack quickly once they break the first line.
The wide areas could be decisive, with Chelsea’s wingers trying to isolate Milan’s full-backs while Milan look for the space Chelsea leave when their own full-backs advance.
As with most pre-season games, substitutions should change the rhythm significantly after halftime.
Chelsea and AC Milan Team News
Chelsea Team News: Chelsea’s confirmed tour group includes Robert Sánchez, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Jorrel Hato, Moisés Caicedo, Cole Palmer, João Pedro, Liam Delap, Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Estêvão Willian among the senior options.
Chelsea trained at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium before the match. The starting XI remains unconfirmed until the official lineup is released.
AC Milan Team News: Milan continue their overseas tour after drawing 1-1 with Inter and are expected to rotate while still selecting a strong side.
Key Battles
Cole Palmer vs Milan midfield: Palmer’s movement between the lines can force Milan’s midfielders to defend facing their own goal.
Chelsea press vs Milan buildup: If Milan consistently play through Chelsea’s first press, they can create dangerous transition opportunities.
Wide attackers vs full-backs: One-on-one duels on the flanks could determine which side creates the cleaner chances.
Final Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 AC Milan
