Bright wins it for Chelsea: lessons learned in first UCL match

Chelsea backline has to continue performances like those

So far this season, it has not been as smooth for the Blues’ defense as they would have liked. Constantly conceding careless goals on setpieces has been one of the issues, having collected just one clean sheet through four league games. Limiting corner kicks against PSG was one of the answers along with a much more experienced, and compact backline that included Maren Mjelde in the starting IX for the first time since the win over Manchester City at Kingsmeadow.

From quality one-on-one defending from Buchanan, timely clearances from Bright, or assistance from the midfield, it was a whole team effort to shut down an attack with so much youth and firepower. Ann-Katrin Berger was not challenged whatsoever by this electric attack of the French outfit. While the home team were missing some of its key contributors, it still possessed a whole lot of danger and quality. The German goalkeeper faced only one shot on target, with the final touch lacking for PSG all night. Despite the Blues clashing with a bottom-of-the-table team this upcoming weekend, there needs to be consistency over several matches in order for the Blues to continue this run of form.