Key takeaways for Chelsea after win vs Noah

Chelsea secured a commanding 8-0 win at Stamford Bridge in their third UEFA Conference League match, with goals from João Félix (2), Christopher Nkunku (2), Tosin Adarabioyo, Axel Disasi, Marc Guíu, and Mykhailo Mudryk. Here are the key takeaways from the match.

1. A Much-Needed Confidence Booster

After back-to-back disappointing results—a Carabao Cup exit to Newcastle United and a 1-1 draw at Manchester United—Chelsea needed a statement win. The Blues needed to assert dominance over Armenian side Noah, ahead of their upcoming London derby against Arsenal. Several players featured in the loss to Newcastle returned to the starting lineup, presenting them with a chance to rectify past mistakes.

The match started shakily for Chelsea, but once they regained control, they were unstoppable. The first two goals came within seconds of each other: Tosin Adarabioyo opened the scoring with a header from an Enzo Fernández corner, followed by Marc Guíu pouncing on a defensive error. Just 84 seconds separated these two strikes. Axel Disasi added another off another Fernández corner before João Félix converted a through ball from the Argentine for Chelsea’s fourth.

Mykhailo Mudryk scored a stunning long-range effort six minutes before halftime for the home side's fifth of the match, with Félix adding his second goal moments later. The second half saw Christopher Nkunku score a rebound after his initial effort was saved, followed by a penalty earned by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, which Nkunku converted for his second of the night.