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UECL: Sancho inspires Chelsea to victory over Legia Warsaw in quarter-final first leg

UECL: Sancho inspires Chelsea to victory over Legia Warsaw in quarter-final first leg

Jadon Sancho provided two assists as Chelsea defeated Legia Warsaw 3-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The first half at the Polish Army Stadium was a cagey affair with the Blues having just two shots and an xG of 0.51 despite having 76% of ball possession. The game came alive in the second half with Chelsea captain...

UECL: Favourites Chelsea defeat FC Copenhagen to reach quarter-finals

UECL: Favourites Chelsea defeat FC Copenhagen to reach quarter-finals

UEFA Conference League (UECL) favourites Chelsea defeated FC Copenhagen 1-0 and 3-1 on aggregate to move into the quarter-finals, Afrosport reports. The Blues won the first leg 2-1 at Parken and were not assertive in the return leg on home soil, failing to muster a single shot on target in the first half while Copenhagen had four total shots. Chelsea found their rhythm in the second...

UECL: Chelsea defeat Copenhagen away, Real Betis held by Vitoria Guimaraes

UECL: Chelsea defeat Copenhagen away, Real Betis held by Vitoria Guimaraes

Chelsea continued their quest for the UEFA Conference League (UECL) title as they defeated FC Copenhagen 2-1 at Parken in Thursday's round of 16 first leg action, Afrosport reports. After a goalless first half, Blues captain Reece James put them in front after the break off an assist from Euro 2024 winner Marc Cucurella before 2022 FIFA World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez doubled the lead in...

Conference League: Chelsea face FC Copenhagen in Round of 16

Conference League: Chelsea face FC Copenhagen in Round of 16

UEFA Conference League favourites Chelsea will get to face Danish giants FC Copenhagen in the round of 16 following the conclusion of Friday’s draw, Afrosport reports. The Blues finished top of the league phase with a 100% record while Copenhagen had to go through the playoffs and defeated Heidenheim 4-3 on aggregate. Meanwhile, two-time runners-up Fiorentina will have to navigate past Greek heavyweights Panathinaikos to get...