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Chelsea Advance to Conference League Semis Despite Home Loss to Legia Warsaw

A 4-2 aggregate victory sends Chelsea to face Djurgården, but fan discontent grows after a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer Football - Conference League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Chelsea v Legia Warsaw - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 17, 2025 Shirtless Legia Warsaw fans are pictured in the stands REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Soccer Football - Conference League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Chelsea v Legia Warsaw - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 17, 2025 Legia Warsaw's Steve Kapuadi scores their second goal past Chelsea's Filip Jorgensen Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - Conference League - Chelsea Press Conference - Cobham Training Centre, Cobham, Britain - April 16, 2025 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Overview

  • Chelsea secured a 4-2 aggregate win over Legia Warsaw despite losing 2-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League quarter-final.
  • Enzo Maresca’s squad rotation, with seven changes, led to a disjointed performance and defensive vulnerabilities at home.
  • Marc Cucurella scored Chelsea's sole goal, but Tomas Pekhart's penalty and Steve Kapuadi's header sealed Legia’s victory on the night.
  • Supporters voiced their frustration with boos at full-time, reflecting dissatisfaction with missed chances and tactical decisions.
  • Chelsea will face Sweden’s Djurgården in the semi-finals, with Maresca defending his approach and emphasizing the need for squad fitness ahead of domestic and European challenges.