**Chelsea ended pre-season with a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad as £117million signing Morgan Rogers scored his first goal for the club and Joao Pedro struck twice at Stamford Bridge.**
Xabi Alonso’s first home match as Chelsea manager provided an encouraging final rehearsal before the Premier League campaign, with two of his major attacking weapons delivering.
Rogers needed only nine minutes to make his mark. Pedro Neto’s cross found Joao Pedro, whose effort was saved by Alex Remiro, but Rogers reacted quickest to convert the rebound and open his Chelsea account.
It was the ideal response for the England international after questions were raised over the British-record fee Chelsea paid Aston Villa to sign him this summer.
Chelsea controlled much of the early period but Real Sociedad gradually grew into the contest.
The Spanish side were rewarded shortly before half-time when **Jon Aramburu produced a long-range equaliser**, ensuring Alonso’s side went into the interval level.
Chelsea responded quickly after the restart.
Captain Reece James delivered from the right and **Joao Pedro converted at the far post** to restore the Blues’ advantage.
The Brazilian then struck again later in the second half after substitute Malo Gusto created the opportunity, completing his brace and giving Chelsea breathing room.
Joao Pedro’s performance provides Alonso with another encouraging attacking sign before competitive football begins, while Rogers’ first goal should immediately increase the excitement around his role in the new-look side.
ReadChelsea has previously looked at **[how Alonso plans to use Rogers following his £117m arrival](https://readchelsea.com/2026/07/22/three-ways-chelsea-can-line-up-with-117m-signing-morgan-rogers/)**, with the England international capable of operating from the left, centrally or behind the striker.
Saturday provided the first glimpse at Stamford Bridge of how dangerous that attacking group could become.
Chelsea could have added further goals, but a 3-1 victory over strong La Liga opposition gives Alonso a positive finish to his first pre-season in charge.
The focus now shifts towards the Premier League, with Rogers and Joao Pedro having provided Alonso with plenty to consider after an impressive final friendly.