Chelsea UCL:Chelsea Beats Lille To Keep Title Defence Hope Going

Chelsea continue the defence of their UEFA Champions League trophy after 2-1 victory against Lille in the second leg of the round of 16.

The Blues fought from behind and snatched a 2-1 win over Lille to book their place in the last 8 on 4-1 aggregate.

In spite playing without a owner, following sanctions on Roman Abramovich by the UK Government, Thomas Tuchel and his lads displayed greater quality in their ranks and their mentality proved the difference against such committed opponents.

The host started the game looking to get an early goal to reduce the 2-0 deficit they incurred from the first half.

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Chelsea had to soak up pressure in the first opening minutes.

Burak Yılmaz gave the visitors the win from the penalt spot.

Pulišić’s goal on the stroke of half-time put them back in the game, and it was comfortable after the break, even though Xeka hit the post, and Azpilicueta put the seal on the win.

Chelsea will now awaits their next opponents after ahead of Friday’s quarterfinals draws.


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