Chelsea advanced to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Conference League with a 3-1 aggregate win over FC Copenhagen. The encounter was arguably Chelsea’s toughest in the competition so far—and likely the most challenging they will face until the final.
Chelsea struggled in the first half, failing to register a single shot on target as FC Copenhagen dominated possession and controlled the tempo of the game. However, the introduction of Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella at the start of the second half injected fresh energy into the team.
The Blues eventually broke the deadlock with a stunning goal from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Despite FC Copenhagen’s determined efforts to stage a comeback, Chelsea held firm to secure the victory.
Stats
- Chelsea scored 26 goals in the group stage—the highest in the competition.
- Chelsea have scored 29 goals in eight matches, making them the top-scoring team in the tournament.
- Chelsea are the only unbeaten side remaining and the only team to have won all their matches so far.