Italy’s MILAN, via Reuters – In a match that the hosts had to play the bulk of with 10 men, Chelsea defeated AC Milan 2-0 to complete the double and top Group E of the Champions League.
Chelsea’s task in Milan’s famed old stadium was made all the more manageable after home defender Fikayo Tomori was sent off against his former club while conceding a 17th-minute penalty. Chelsea was looking to build on a 3-0 victory over the Italians last week.
Jorginho converted from the spot after Milan’s protests had calmed down, before striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for the third successive match in all competitions to double Chelsea’s lead in the 34th minute.
Since Milan had fewer opportunities in the second half due to their numerical disadvantage, full-back Sergino Dest wasted the best of them by shooting over from a decent position.
However, Chelsea was mostly unaffected by the victory, which gave them seven points after four games, one more than RB Salzburg and three more than Milan and Dinamo Zagreb.
According to Graham Potter, the Chelsea coach, “to come here and win is not simple.” “I give the players credit. They were excellent. Due to the opponent being reduced to 10 men, we had some luck. It’s fantastic that Jorginho scored and that there was a penalty. The action that brought it about was good. It is what it is.
They may target you on occasion. The performance was strong overall.
Qualification for the knockout stages looked like it may be a tall order for Chelsea after a shock defeat in their group opener at Dinamo Zagreb was followed by a disappointing home draw with Salzburg.
But Chelsea’s triumph over seven-time European Cup winners and Serie A champions Milan last week put them right back in the game, making the rematch in Italy look good.
But the game was virtually over after Mason Mount was fouled by England’s Tomori.
Tomori, who transferred from Chelsea to Milan in 2021, was shocked by the straight red card the referee gave him, but the verdict stood after a VAR review. The 24-year-old was the first English player to be sent in a Champions League matchup against an English team.
The penalty and red card, according to Milan coach Stefano Pioli, “changed everything.”
Chelsea didn’t need to play like they had the advantage in numbers. Reviewing the episode seems pointless because it is so obvious. I’d prefer not to remark. Although I don’t speak English well, I believe the referee understood what I told him.
Jorginho confidently dispatched the spot kick, and the second goal was brimming with quality, with Mount heavily involved, laying the ball through for Aubameyang to continue his fine scoring run having joined Chelsea from Barcelona last month.
Conor Gallagher, a substitute, missed two chances to score in the second half—one early on and the other late—but it didn’t matter much because Chelsea was already in charge and easily won the game.
Since taking over for Thomas Tuchel last month, new coach Potter has won four of his past five games in all competitions.
Chelsea tops the group with a convincing victory over downed Milan.
Italy’s MILAN, via Reuters – In a match that the hosts had to play the bulk of with 10 men, Chelsea defeated AC Milan 2-0 to complete the double and top Group E of the Champions League.
Chelsea’s task in Milan’s famed old stadium was made all the more manageable after home defender Fikayo Tomori was sent off against his former club while conceding a 17th-minute penalty. Chelsea was looking to build on a 3-0 victory over the Italians last week.
After Milan’s objections subsided, Jorginho converted from the penalty spot, and in the 34th minute, striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled Chelsea’s lead by scoring for the third match in a row in all competitions.
With the numerical disadvantage, chances were at a premium for Milan in the second half, full-back Sergino Dest wasting the best of them by blazing over from a good position.
However, Chelsea was mostly unaffected by the victory, which gave them seven points after four games, one more than RB Salzburg and three more than Milan and Dinamo Zagreb.
According to Graham Potter, the Chelsea coach, “to come here and win is not simple.” “I give the players credit. They were excellent. Due to the opponent being reduced to 10 men, we had some luck. It’s fantastic that Jorginho scored and that there was a penalty. It was a nice move to lead to it. It is what it is.
They may target you on occasion. The performance was strong overall.
Following a dismal home draw with Salzburg and a shocking loss in their group opener against Dinamo Zagreb, Chelsea’s chances of making it to the knockout stages appeared to be slim.
But victory over seven-time European Cup winners and Serie A champions Milan last week brought Chelsea right back into it — setting things up nicely for the return match in Italy.
But the game was virtually over after Mason Mount was fouled by England’s Tomori.
Tomori, who transferred from Chelsea to Milan in 2021, was shocked by the straight red card the referee gave him, but the verdict stood after a VAR review. The 24-year-old was the first English player to be sent in a Champions League matchup against an English team.
The penalty and red card, according to Milan coach Stefano Pioli, “changed everything.”
Chelsea didn’t need to play like they had the advantage in numbers. Reviewing the episode seems pointless because it is so obvious. I’d prefer not to remark. Although I don’t speak English well, I believe the referee understood what I told him.
The penalty kick was confidently converted by Jorginho, and the second goal was filled with quality thanks in large part to Mount, who set up Aubameyang to maintain his impressive scoring streak after joining Chelsea from Barcelona last month.
Conor Gallagher, a substitute, missed two chances to score in the second half—one early on and the other late—but it didn’t matter much because Chelsea was already in charge and easily won the game.
It is now four wins from five in all competitions for new coach Potter since taking over from Thomas Tuchel last month..
Chelsea tops the group with a convincing victory over downed Milan.
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