Chelsea Secures Champions League Spot with Colwill Goal Against Nottingham Forest

Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, with Levi Colwill scoring early in the second half to clinch a Champions League spot for the Blues after a two-year absence. This win ensured Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League, four points ahead of seventh-placed Forest, who will instead compete in the UEFA Conference League next season. Despite Forest's strong campaign, including a highest league finish since the mid-1990s, they faltered in their last four home games and missed out on Champions League qualification. Chelsea's success came under manager Enzo Maresca, who has faced criticism for conservative tactics but guided the team to five wins in their last six league matches. With Champions League qualification secured, Chelsea now focus on the upcoming Europa Conference League final against Real Betis, aiming for their first trophy since 2022. The match was marked by a tense first half, a significant moment when Forest's injured striker Taiwo Awoniyi was honored before kickoff, and the decisive goal came from a corner where Pedro Neto assisted Colwill for the winning tap-in.