Xabi Alonso's Chelsea reign got off to a winning start with a 3-2 victory at west-London rivals Fulham. Chelsea took the lead within seconds when Joao Pedro broke the deadlock before Josh King equalised midway through the first half after a Robert Sanchez error. After half-time Chelsea pulled into a 3-1 lead thanks to goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer‚ before Gonzalo Garcia reduced the deficit for Fulham. However‚ they were unable to find an equaliser. Daily Mail Sport's KIERAN GILL was at Craven Cottage to run the rule over both teams.

Chelsea beat Fulham in five-goal thriller as Rogers and Garcia open accounts

Lamine Yamal reacts to ex Nicki Nicole's name while partying without girlfriend Inés García

Lamine Yamal girlfriend Ines García shares an important health update

Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool

Arbeloa back Fulham new-boy Garcia as 'one of the best strikers in the world'

Fulham sign Garcia and Palacios from Real Madrid

DONE DEAL: Garcia reunited with ex-Real Madrid boss Arbeloa at Fulham

Fulham close in on Real Madrid duo Garcia and Palacios

Real Madrid move for Levante sensation Carlos Espi as Gonzalo Garcia heads to Fulham

Barcelona star Joan Garcia sets out unshakeable Champions League target

Belgium appoint Mark van Bommel as new head coach as Garcia replacement

Fulham face battle to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia

Analysis: Would out-of-favour Madrid duo Garcia and Mastantuono succeed at Fulham?

Manager Garcia to leave Belgium when contract expires

Belgium part ways with Garcia despite 'strong result' at World Cup

'Congratulations my love' - Yamal celebrates World Cup win with Garcia

Second Argentina player sent off as Paredes brawls with Garcia and Gavi

Meet Inés Garcia: Lamine Yamal's biggest fan

The 4 photos of Inés García that could give Lamine Yamal extra motivation before the 2026 World Cup final

Meet Inés Garcia: Lamine Yamal's biggest fan

Yamal's girlfriend Garcia makes Bieber-themed World Cup plea

Garcia faces backlash for taking Courtois off in defeat to Spain

Meet Inés Garcia: Lamine Yamal's biggest fan

Garcia admits Belgium have 'no plan' to stop Yamal

Meet Inés Garcia: Lamine Yamal's biggest fan

'It's April Fools' - Garcia‚ Belgium prepared to fight Balogun call

'April Fool's Day': Garcia blasts FIFA over Balogun ban

Meet Inés Garcia: Lamine Yamal's biggest fan

Belgium boss Garcia hails 'outstanding' Tielemans after Senegal win

Ajax confirm departure of Oscar Garcia after six months

Atletico Madrid Eye Third Attempt to Sign Aleix García for €25m

Belgium coach Garcia rules out rushing Lukaku back into starting line-up

Garcia: Lukaku not a Belgium World Cup starter‚ De Bruyne ‘happy' with two Napoli things

Juventus want Real Madrid talent Garcia in Nico Paz-style arrangement

Inés García takes refuge in Lamine Yamal after the criticism: the couple's sweetest photo

Lamine Yamal shuts down rumours with first photo of new girlfriend‚ Inés García

VIDEO: Dani Carvajal delivers assist on final Real Madrid appearance as Gonzalo Garcia scores

Lamine Yamal and Ines Garcia set Bad Bunny's La Casita on fire with a surprise Barcelona appearance

Dortmund priced out of move for Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia

Dortmund identify Real Madrid striker as primary summer target

Godts snubbed and Lukaku included as Garcia announces Belgian squad for World Cup

Kylian Mbappe claims he has been told he is 'fourth choice striker' at Real Madrid after starting on the bench against Real Oviedo‚ but the Frenchman's comments were swiftly denied by boss Alvaro Arbeloa. Mbappe began on the bench after returning from injury‚ but was brought on in the 69th minute for Gonzalo Garcia‚ who had given Real Madrid a 1-0 lead in the first half. The return of Mbappe was greeted by whistles from the Bernabeu crowd‚ with the forward having become a divisive figure among supporters in recent weeks.

Real Madrid player ratings against Real Oviedo: Gonzalo Garcia leads from the front

VIDEO: Gonzalo Garcia opens scoring for Real Madrid amid strong Bernabeu boos

Predicted Teams Espanyol-Real Madrid: A rare start for Gonzalo Garcia?

Who is Inés García? The influencer who could be dating Lamine Yamal

Barcelona goalkeeper Garcia on brink of Zamora Trophy triumph

$70 million for Gonzalo García

Liga MX fines Mazatlan coach for sexism against Katia Itzel Garcia‚ 2026 World Cup referee

Atlético hold off Barcelona comeback after Lookman strike and García red

Barcelona fury as García sees red after VAR review in Atleti Champions clash

Atlético hold off Barcelona comeback after Lookman strike and García red

Garcia sees red in chaotic clash between Atletico & Barca

Arsenal ready to sign 22-year-old La Liga ace as club sets strict terms for transfer

Could this be VfB's second attempt? Reports suggest Real are ready to sell their young goalscoring talent

Real Madrid willing to sanction brutal Gonzalo Garcia sale

Barcelona target to sign with agent that brokered Joan Garcia and Dani Olmo deals

Arsenal hoping to snap up Real Madrid wonderkid Gonzalo Garcia

Garcia Plaza offers fans early insight on Sevilla squad

Arsenal keeper Raya on Garcia: Barcelona wouldn't be where it is without him

Serbia goalkeeping coach on Spain friendly and working with Joan Garcia

Garcia Plaza sends first message to Sevilla fans after appointment

Barcelona player ratings against Rayo Vallecano: Joan Garcia saves the day for La Liga leaders

'Lookman is a world-class player'

Hansi Flick gives updates on Eric Garcia and Joan Garcia fitness‚ praises Gerard Martin

Arsenal's Mosquera‚ Barca's García in Spain squad

Luis de la Fuente names final Spain squad before World Cup with Dani Carvajal and Joan Garcia

Barcelona relieved after Joan Garcia injury tests

Barca expect Garcia out for weeks with new injury

Barcelona fear Joan Garcia could miss Champions League quarter-final

Ajax start life under García with big win against Sparta

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia plays down Newcastle interest - ‘I knew what I wanted'

Why Joan Garcia left stage laughing after Newcastle United transfer questions at St James' Park

Ajax sack interim manager Fred Grim after poor run as Oscar Garcia takes over

Analysis: Villarreal's big-game bluntness is costing Marcelino Garcia Toral

Villarreal open talks with Marcelino Garcia Toral over new deal

Osasuna stun Real Madrid as Garcia scores stoppage-time winner

Real Madrid raid Atletico Madrid to 're-sign' defender Aimar Garcia

Michel: Girona deserved winners; Garcia was Barcelona's best player

Joan García was furious over the VAR controversy following Barcelona's loss

Gonzalo García: Real Madrid's 'other' Mbappé

WATCH: Gonzalo Garcia scores inside five minutes as Real Madrid lead Real Sociedad

Barcelona defender Garcia: Atletico Madrid had more intensity‚ desire‚ attitude...

Garcia & Barca's defence destroyed in Copa embarrassment

Alex Remiro excited for World Cup call-up battle with Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia

Official: Sassuolo complete triple Marseille deal for Kone‚ Bakola and Garcia

Garcia delighted with first season at Barcelona: It's been a big change

Bayer heap more misery on Frankfurt

Joan Garcia on loving life at Barcelona‚ Hansi Flick and World Cup aspirations

Javi Garcia: Arbeloa appointment at Real Madrid is no surprise

Girona signing Ter Stegen: Barcelona chose Joan Garcia

Barcelona stars pay tribute to Joan Garcia - “The best in the world”

Barcelona player ratings against Racing Santander: Joan Garcia justifies Copa del Rey selection

Was Alonso the problem?! Madrid embarrassed in Copa del Rey

WATCH: Real Madrid fall behind again to Albacete before late equaliser from Gonzalo Garcia

Kylian Mbappe has received backlash for an apparent lack of sportsmanship after Real Madrid lost the Spanish Super Cup final against arch rivals Barcelona in a moment that also saw him seemingly defy Xabi Alonso's orders. The LaLiga leaders won a thriller as Raphinha scored either side of Robert Lewandowski's classy finish‚ while Gonzalo Garcia and Vinicius Jr were on the scoresheet for Madrid. Despite Frenkie de Jong's late red card‚ Barcelona were able to hold on for what they hope will be the first of plenty of silverware this season.

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia - ‘I wouldn't say the World Cup with Spain is an objective'

Barcelona to repeat Joan Garcia trick? Espanyol star added to shortlist for 2026 options

García goes back to Espanyol: Barça's 'science fiction' keeper saves the day