Warsaw, Poland – Chelsea don control dem UEFA Conference League quarter-final after dem hammer Legia Warsaw 3-0 for di first leg match on April 10, 2025. Dis victory see 19-year-old Tyrique George score im first senior goal, as di Blues dey show why dem be favorites to win di competition.
Di match take off with Chelsea dominating possession, but di first half no too sweet for dem, as dem no fit score. Chelsea get 74% possession but struggle to break through Legia’s defense. E no be until di second half say dem find rhythm. Just four minutes into di half, Tyrique George react quick to tap in di rebound after Reece James’ shot bin parried by di keeper.
George, who don represent England for under-19 level and never start any Premier League match, don showcase wetin e sabi for di European stage. “I’m really happy to score, really delighted,” George talk after di match. “I’ve played a few games now but it’s good to get my first goal.”
Chelsea no stop there as substitute Noni Madueke add another goal in di 57th minute. Madueke took advantage of a blunder from di Legia goalkeeper Kacper Tobiasz to finish off a low cross from Jadon Sancho, pushing Chelsea further ahead.
Even though Chelsea miss a penalty in di 73rd minute when Christopher Nkunku’s shot was saved, Madueke still manage to score a second goal just moments later, making amends for di earlier missed opportunity. Dis match show Chelsea get firepower to challenge for di trophy.
Di second leg go happen for Stamford Bridge on April 17, 2025, and Chelsea expect to secure dem place for di semi-finals. Di overall winners of dis match go face either Djurgardens or Rapid Vienna in di next stage of di competition.
Head coach Enzo Maresca talk say im dey proud of di young talents, especially Josh Acheampong, who bin dey play well for right-back position. “Di one I fell in love with tonight is Josh Acheampong. He can be a fantastic player for dis club,” Maresca talk.
Legia Warsaw try to create an intimidating atmosphere for di match with dem supporters displaying a large tifo and flares, but di players no fit match di intensity as dem struggle throughout di first half. Despite di setback, Legia’s coach Gonçalo Feio talk say dem plan to play better for di second leg.
“We want to create chances. We will take it step-by-step, but it is better to stand up to Chelsea and play better when we have di ball,” Feio said. “Tomorrow we want to write Legia history.”
With dis win, Chelsea dey on course for their second European trophy in just four years, having won di Champions League in 2021. Di team don show consistency throughout di Conference League, winning all dey matches in di group stage, netting 26 goals while conceding just five.
