Todd Boehly predicted that his Chelsea side would beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League just hours before the game kicked off.
The Blues were humbled by the reigning European champions at the Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday night, losing 2-0 and now face a mammoth task in the second leg.
Many didn’t hold out hope for Frank Lampard’s side but given their history in the competition, some were quietly optimistic.
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But club owner Boehly wanted everybody to know just how confident he was when he told the media he predicted a 3-0 win for his side.
🗣️ “We’re going to win 3-0!” 🔮
Todd Boehly sends a message to Chelsea fans ahead of tonight’s clash with Real Madrid… 👀 pic.twitter.com/1HplufULp2
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2023
Unfortunately for the American owner, the game didn’t pan out quite as planned and fans tore into him after full-time.
“Tuchel is the problem”
“Potter is the problem”
“Lampard is the problem”The problem is @todd_boehly
Retweet if you agree #CFC pic.twitter.com/dmxw4qxcFB
— CHELSEA (@GalgalloCFC) April 12, 2023
“It was a beautiful dream but Can someone please wake Todd Boehly up now.” said one fan.
“It shows how much he knows about football 😃. Different planet all together!!” another fan replied.