Chelsea began their Premier League campaign with style, beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (August 14).
Thomas Tuchel admitted his seven changes to the line-up from the weekend win at Manchester City may have been too many.
Chelsea stumbled to defeat for the first time in six Premier League games.
Christian Pulisic scored the crucial goal but Karim Benzema got the equalizer for Real Madrid in a 1-1 draw at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium.
On the back of an injury-plagued campaign, the United States midfielder has hit the top form at the right time
A solid showing from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic saw Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 4-1 in a Premier League encounter on Saturday (April 10).
West Bromwich Albion stunned 10-man Chelsea 5-2 at Stamford Bridge to hand Thomas Tuchel his first Premier League defeat.