Chelsea Draws 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta'zim in Preseason Friendly

Chelsea managed to secure a 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT), the Malaysian champions, in a preseason match held in Singapore. The game saw a late own goal by JDT in the 87th minute, which prevented a loss for Chelsea under coach Xavi Alonso. New signing Matias Nahuel, a former Maccabi Haifa player, remained on the bench and did not participate in the match. JDT, known for their world record unbeaten league streak, took the lead at 3-2 in the 86th minute before conceding the own goal.

In another notable friendly, Manchester City defeated Atletico Madrid 3-1 in Seoul, South Korea. City came from behind with two goals by Omar Marmoush in the 57th and 59th minutes and a late goal by Ryan Ait-Nouri in the 90th minute. Atletico's 16-year-old Jorge Dominguez scored their only goal. These matches are part of the gradual return of European leagues from their summer break, with top-tier competitions expected to resume soon.

Matias Nahuel is anticipated to make his debut for Johor Darul Ta'zim in their upcoming game. The friendly matches serve as preparation for the upcoming season and offer opportunities for new signings and young players to showcase their abilities.