Chelsea never looked in danger of dropping points on their UCL opener, smashing six past their Azerbaijani opponents.
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Despite several gilt-edged chances, Roma and Atletico ended scoreless at the Stadio Olimpico. Chelsea marked their Champions League return with a 6-0 Group C rout of Azerbaijan’s Qarabag, but sterner tests await.
Goals from Pedro, Davide Zappacosta, Cesar Azpilicueta, substitute Tiemoue Bakayoko and a Michy Batshuayi double ensured a comfortable return to Europe’s elite after last season’s first absence since 2003-04.
Chelsea next play Atletico Madrid with the saga surrounding Diego Costa rumbling on, before home and away clashes with Roma. It is those games which will determine the Blues’…
The ESPN FC crew discuss the Champions League draw.
The ESPN FC crew discuss the Champions League draw.
Predicted finish
1. Atletico Madrid
2. Chelsea
3. Roma
4. Qarabag
Now that the Champions League draw has been completed, here’s a preview for Group C. Who do you think will go through?
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One of the most interesting themes of this season’s Champions League is how Chelsea will cope with its added demands. After a curious transfer window, they arguably have a weaker squad than last season, when they won the Premier League with few other distractions. Antonio Conte’s last Champions…
Dino Ndlovu’s away goal sent Qarabag through to the Champions League group stage, despite falling to Copenhagen on the night.
Mahir Madatov scored in the 25th minute for Qarabag as the team from Azerbaijan hold a slim lead over Copenhagen heading into leg 2.
Sheriff Tiraspol
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Leg 2Aggregate: 1 – 2
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Azerbaijani club Qarabag advanced to the Champions League playoff round with a 2-1 win away to Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova.
After last week’s first leg finished goalless, Dino Ndlovu scored his third goal of the campaign to put the visitors ahead on the brink of halftime.
Sherriff then needed two to overcome an away goal, but it was Qarabag who added another through Michel’s 86th-minute header, and Ziguy Badibanga’s late penalty was little consolation for the hosts.
After all the other third-round…