UEFA Champions League Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to Advances to Quarterfinals
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UEFA Champions League Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to Advances to Quarterfinals
UEFA Champions League Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to Advances to Quarterfinals. Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund (agg: 2-1): Sterling and Havertz put Blues into Champions League quarter-finals.
Key moments
28′: Low Havertz shot hits post and goes wide
44′: Sterling smashes past Meyer to open scoring
53′: Havertz converts penalty at second attempt
Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz scored in each half as Chelsea beat in-form Borussia Dortmund to overturn a first-leg deficit and move through to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
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UEFA Champions League Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to Advances to Quarterfinals
The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious club football competitions in the world, featuring top teams from across Europe.
The round of 16 matches are highly anticipated, and Chelsea’s recent victory over Borussia Dortmund has secured their spot in the quarterfinals.
In this article, we will delve deeper into Chelsea’s performance and their chances of advancing further in the competition.
Line-ups
Chelsea: Kepa; Fofana, Koulibaly, Cucurella; James, Kovaćič (Pulišić 83), Fernández (Zakaria 87), Chilwell; Sterling (Loftus-Cheek 83), João Félix (Gallagher 67), Havertz
Dortmund: Meyer; Wolf, Süle, Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro; Can; Brandt (Reyna 5), Bellingham, Salih Özcan (Bynoe-Gittens 64), Reus; Haller (Malen 77)
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Introduction
- Overview of Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16 match.
- Importance of the UEFA Champions League in the world of football.
- Chelsea’s history in the competition.
Match Highlights
- Goals scored by Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic.
- Chelsea’s solid defense preventing Borussia Dortmund from scoring.
- Analysis of the match statistics, including possession and shots on target.
Chelsea’s Progression to the Quarterfinals
- Chelsea’s past performances in the UEFA Champions League.
- Discussion of Chelsea’s chances of winning the competition this year.
- Speculation on who Chelsea’s next opponent may be in the quarterfinals.
Chelsea’s Performance
- Detailed analysis of Chelsea’s performance in the round of 16 match.
- Discussion of the team’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Examination of Chelsea’s tactics and formation.
Players to Watch
- In-depth look at the key players in Chelsea’s current squad.
- Analysis of how they contribute to the team’s success.
- Discussion of their past performances in the UEFA Champions League.
Managerial Impact
- Analysis of Chelsea’s current manager, Thomas Tuchel.
- Discussion of his tactics and strategies.
- Examination of his impact on the team’s performance.
Club Culture
- Overview of Chelsea’s culture and history as a club.
- Discussion of how the club’s culture impacts the team’s performance.
- Examination of the role of fans in the club’s success.
UEFA Champions League Predictions
- Discussion of the other teams in the quarterfinals.
- Analysis of their past performances in the competition.
- Speculation on who will win the competition this year.
Key stats
- Dortmund had won all ten of their games in all competitions in 2023 prior to this defeat.
- Chelsea have won nine of their last 11 UEFA Champions League home matches (D1 L1).
- The Blues had failed to win any of their previous five UEFA club competition fixtures against German opposition.
- Dortmund, meanwhile, have lost all of their last six European away games against English opponents.
- Sterling now has 27 UEFA Champions League goals, just three shy of all-time leading English scorer in the competition Wayne Rooney.
Conclusion
Chelsea’s victory over Borussia Dortmund was a significant achievement for the team. Their solid defense and impressive attack led them to a 2-0 victory, securing their spot in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.
As the team awaits their next opponent, fans are excited to see how they will perform in the upcoming matches.
With their strong squad and talented manager, Chelsea has a good chance of winning the competition this year.
Chelsea will take their place in the Champions League quarter-final, semi-final and final draws from 12:00 CET on 17 March.
FAQs
A. Chelsea has won the UEFA Champions League a total of two times, in 2012 and 2021.
A. Graham Potter’s struggling Chelsea were sent packing from the round of 16 by Manchester City, after Raheem Sterling smashed home a volley from the top of the 6-yard box just before half-time, and Kai Havertz scored from the penalty spot early in the second half.
A. Graham Potter
A. The draw for the round of 16 was held on 7 November 2022, 12:00 CET.
A. Winners: €20 million
Runners up: €15.5 million
Semifinalist: €12.5 million
Quarterfinalist: €10.6 million
Source: https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/