Chelsea triumphed over Gent with a 4-2 victory in the UEFA Conference League match, marked by standout performances from Christopher Nkunku and Renato Veiga. Veiga scored the opener with a header and assisted Nkunku, who netted his goal following a recent call-up to the French national team. Chelsea initially held a 2-0 lead thanks to Pedro Neto’s quick goal after halftime, but Gent responded with a goal from Tsuyoshi Watanabe. Despite a late goal from Gent’s Omri Gandelman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall secured the win with Chelsea's fourth goal. The match, celebrating Chelsea's 300th European appearance, showcased the team's depth with 11 changes made by manager Enzo Maresca. Fans also noted the presence of Andri Gudjohnsen, son of former Chelsea star Eidur, playing for Gent.