In the round of 16-second leg of the Champions League, Chelsea hosted Atlético de Madrid at Stamford Bridge. Victorious in the first leg (1-0) thanks to achievement by Olivier Giroud, the Blues were on a favorable ballot for qualification.
For this shock, Thomas Tuchel aligned a 3-4-2-1 with the only Werner in the attack. For his part, Diego Simeone opted for a 4-4-2 with the duo Félix-Suarez in the attack.
The Colchoneros, who absolutely had to win, though they would get a penalty for a potential Azpilicueta foul on Carrasco in the box. But the VAR decided and did not award a penalty (27th).
Unfortunately for Simeone’s men, Chelsea settled the situation after half an hour of play. On a well-led counterattack, Havertz alerted Werner whose center was taken over victoriously by Ziyech (1-0, 34 ‘).
Back from the locker room, Oblak saved his family on a cross-shot from Werner (48th). In the last quarter of an hour, Atlético missed a great opportunity by João Felix who stumbled over Mendy (76th).
In added time, Emerson, well served by Pulisic, sealed the fate of the meeting (2-0, 90 + 4). Thanks to this narrow success, Chelsea validated their ticket to the quarter-finals.
