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Chelsea's Late Header Secures Hard-Fought UCL Win
22 Jan
Summary
- Chelsea secured a crucial Champions League win with a late Caicedo header.
- The team's home form continues to be a strong asset in the competition.
- Chelsea faces former manager Antonio Conte's Napoli next in Italy.
Chelsea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over stubborn opponents thanks to a late Moises Caicedo header from a corner in the 78th minute. This win underscores Chelsea's strong home form in the Champions League this season, having secured a perfect record at Stamford Bridge.
The match itself was a struggle, with Chelsea dominating possession but lacking the necessary spark to break down a resolute defensive setup. Goalkeeper Jay Gorter made several key saves to deny Caicedo and Jorrel Hato before the interval, and an early Enzo Fernandez header was disallowed.
Substitute Estevao injected some much-needed energy in the second half, but it was a set-piece that ultimately proved decisive. The victory propels Chelsea into an automatic qualification spot for the knockout stages, but they face a stern test against Antonio Conte's Napoli in their final group game.
