Chelsea Advances to Conference League Semis Despite 2-1 Loss to Legia Warsaw

Chelsea advanced to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals despite a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home to Legia Warsaw, prompting boos from fans frustrated by another unconvincing performance. Already holding a 3-0 aggregate lead from the first leg, Chelsea struggled as Tomas Pekhart scored early for Legia, before Marc Cucurella equalized, and Steve Kapuadi restored Legia’s lead in the second half. The result ended Chelsea's flawless run in the competition and raised concerns about the team's attitude and effort, with critics pointing to a lack of intensity and questioning the manager Enzo Maresca’s relationship with supporters. Despite fielding a strong starting XI and having talented academy players on the bench, Chelsea failed to impress, with some suggesting the youngsters would have shown more determination. Ultimately, Legia's spirited display was not enough to overturn the aggregate deficit, ensuring Chelsea's progression to the semi-finals, where they will face either Djurgardens or Rapid Vienna in May.