RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesia Super Cup 2026 concluded with Chelsea’s emphatic 3-0 victory over AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

The Blues pressed Milan’s defense from the outset, with Marco Palestra attacking from the left and Pedro Neto from the right. Chelsea nearly broke through in the 12th minute when Joao Pedro chased a through ball, but goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani rushed out to secure it.

Milan responded in the 25th minute as Christian Comotto’s volley from a cleared corner was blocked by Moises Caicedo. Chelsea finally broke the deadlock in stoppage time (45+2) when Joao Pedro headed in Caicedo’s corner.

Milan made seven substitutions at halftime, while Chelsea kept their lineup unchanged. Just a minute into the second half, Joao Pedro doubled the lead with a header from Pedro Neto’s cross. Four minutes later, Caicedo extended the margin to 3-0 with a first-time strike from a corner.

Marco Palestra came close in the 63rd minute, but his finish hit the side netting. Milan created occasional chances but failed to trouble Robert Sanchez. Chelsea sealed the win with two goals from Joao Pedro and one from Caicedo.

The result marked another preseason victory for Xabi Alonso’s side after earlier defeats to Spurs and Juventus. Milan, meanwhile, must regroup ahead of the Serie A season starting in two weeks.

Lineups:

• Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Robert Sanchez; Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fofana, Jorrel Hato; Pedro Neto, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Marco Palestra; Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro; Danny Welbeck.
  Coach: Xabi Alonso
• AC Milan (3-4-2-1): Lorenzo Torriani; Strahinja Pavlovic, Koni de Winter, Terracciano; Pervis Estupinan, Christian Comotto, Luka Modric, Samuel Chukwueze; Rafael Leao, Ruben Loftus-Cheek; Francesco Camarda.
  Coach: Ruben Amorim

Referee: Yamamoto (Japan)

The 2026 Indonesia Super Cup concluded with Chelsea's emphatic 3-0 victory over AC Milan. The match took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Match:

The Blues immediately tried to put pressure on Milan's defense from the start. Marco Palestra moved forward from the left, while Pedro Neto played a similar role from the right.

Chelsea almost took the lead in the 12th minute through Joao Pedro. He chased a through ball, but Lorenzo Torriani came off his line quickly and managed to secure the ball.

In the 25th minute, Milan had a chance after a Chelsea corner was cleared. The ball fell to Christian Comotto, who unleashed a volley, but it was blocked by Moises Caicedo.

Chelsea finally broke the deadlock in the 45+2nd minute through Joao Pedro. He headed Moises Caicedo's corner toward the Rossoneri goal.

At the start of the second half, Milan immediately made seven substitutions. Meanwhile, Chelsea made no changes.

Chelsea doubled their lead to 2-0 just a minute after the second half began. Joao Pedro scored again after receiving a cross from Pedro Neto.

In the 49th minute, Chelsea extended their lead to 3-0 through Moises Caicedo. He struck a first-time shot from a corner and sent the ball into the net beyond Lorenzo Torriani's reach.

Marco Palestra almost scored in the 63rd minute after receiving a cross from Geovany Quenda. However, his effort only hit the outside of the post.

Milan occasionally created chances but failed to seriously threaten Robert Sanchez's goal. The Blues eventually closed out the match with a 3-0 victory, courtesy of two goals from Joao Pedro and one from Moises Caicedo.

Xabi Alonso's side secured another preseason victory after previously losing to Spurs and Juventus. Meanwhile, Milan had to settle for defeat with the Italian League season set to begin in two weeks.

The Indonesia Super Cup 2026 was more than a preseason fixture. Backed by the Indonesian government and the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), the event brought Chelsea and AC Milan to Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, with global broadcast reaching 70 countries.

Organizers hailed it as a milestone in rebranding Indonesia as a capable host for world‑class football, while fans relished the rare chance to see European stars live on Indonesian soil. (Diffa Sephiawardhani)

Lineups:

Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Robert Sanchez; Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fofana, Jorrel Hato; Pedro Neto, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Marco Palestra; Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro; Danny Welbeck.

Coach: Xabi Alonso

AC Milan (3-4-2-1): Lorenzo Torriani; Strahinja Pavlovic, Koni de Winter, Terracciano; Pervis Estupinan, Christian Comotto, Luka Modric, Samuel Chukwueze; Rafael Leao, Ruben Loftus-Cheek; Francesco Camarda.

Coach: Ruben Amorim

Referee: Yamamoto (Japan).