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Borussia Monchengladbach 2-2 Chelsea: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Sloppy Blues Come From Behind

Chelsea came back to earn a draw in their final pre-season game, finishing at 2-2 against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.

Gladbach struck first inside the opening 12 minutes thanks to Alassane Plea's excellent finish – Kepa Arrizabalaga's pass intercepted, allowing Plea burst forward and strick low past the Spaniard to give the hosts the advantage.

The Foals doubled their lead just before half-time, as Jonas Hofmann got his name on the scoresheet. Played through by Plea, the German coolly passed it

through Arrizabalaga's legs to help Gladbach entered the break with a 2-0 lead.

After a string of excellent saves from Yann Sommer, Chelsea finally got past the Swiss through two successful penalties.