Chelsea advanced to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals despite a 2-1 defeat to Legia Warsaw at Stamford Bridge on April 17, 2025. This result gave Chelsea a 4-2 aggregate victory, having won the first leg 3-0 in Warsaw.
Match Summary:
- Legia Warsaw Goals:
- Tomas Pekhart opened the scoring with a penalty in the 10th minute.
- Steve Kapuadi doubled their lead in the 53rd minute.
- Chelsea Goal:
- Marc Cucurella equalized for Chelsea in the 33rd minute.
Despite the win, Chelsea’s performance was underwhelming, leading to boos from the home crowd. Captain Reece James criticized the team’s lack of focus, suggesting they may have “disrespected the competition”
Upcoming Fixture: Chelsea will face Djurgården in the semi-finals, with the first leg scheduled for April 24, 2025, at Stamford B
Extended Highlights | UECL Quarter-final Leg 2
