Half-time: Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona

By Tim Rourke 29/07/2015

Eden Hazard’s brilliant goal put Chelsea ahead in the final pre-season friendly of their American tour.

Hazard showed his trademark skill to beat four defenders and fire home in the 10th minute of the game at FedEx Field in Washington DC.

The goal came after Barca keeper Marc-André ter Stegen had produced an early save to keep out Kurt Zouma’s header.

After going ahead, the Blues continued to attack and almost scored again when Oscar’s free-kick hit the post.

At the other end, Thibaut Courtois twice produced saves to deny former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

The Chelsea keeper also did well to keep out an effort from Barca captain Sergio Busquets.

Kenedy, who has been training with the Chelsea squad, was included in the starting line-up.

His move from Fluminese is yet to be formally completed but the Brazilian club granted permission for him to play.

Chelsea: Courtois, Ivanovic, Zouma, Cahill, Azpilicueta, Fabregas, Matic, Kenedy, Oscar, Hazard, Costa.