Chelsea Advances to Semi-finals After 2-1 Loss to Legia Warsaw

Chelsea advanced to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals despite a 2-1 defeat to Legia Warsaw in the second leg, progressing 4-2 on aggregate after a strong first-leg performance. The match saw Chelsea initially struggle after conceding a penalty, but they equalized through Marc Cucurella before falling behind again early in the second half. Despite some late pressure and disallowed goals for offside, Chelsea managed to hold on, aided by squad rotation from manager Enzo Maresca. The fixture was notable for its heavy security presence due to Legia Warsaw’s history of fan-related incidents and UEFA disciplinary fines, with ticket allocations for Legia supporters cut in response to previous violence. The victory extends Chelsea's European campaign, though their club-record winning run was ended by the result. Key players were rotated or rested, providing opportunities for backups and youth, though none of the youngest players from the bench featured in the match.