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Chelsea vs. Real Madrid: First Half Analysis and Player Ratings At the half-time break at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, Chelsea trailed 2-1 to Real Madrid. Dani Ceballos opened the scoring for Los Blancos by tapping in a loose ball from close range.  Brahim Diaz doubled the Spaniards' advantage with a brilliant goal. However, Noni Madueke managed to halve the deficit for Chelsea with a well-placed header. Below, Bobby Vincent shares his player ratings from a Chelsea perspective for the opening 45 minutes: Malo Gusto Rating: 5.5 Comments: Failed to track the run off Badiashile's back for Ceballos' goal early on. Romeo Lavia Rating: 7 Comments: Displayed exquisite passing once again. Enzo Fernandez Rating: 7.5  Comments: Was quiet for most of the half but delivered a wonderful cross to Madueke for Chelsea's goal. Christopher Nkunku Rating: 5.5  Comments: Gave the ball away a few times but looked like a threat in attacking areas. Noni Madueke  Rating: 8.5 Co...