Chelsea Triumphs 3-2, Eliminates Napoli
Chelsea secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Napoli at the Stadio Maradona, eliminating the Italian side from the UEFA Champions League. The match marked a significant moment for Chelsea as they advance to the knockout stage, while Napoli ends their campaign early.
Chelsea Triumphs 3-2, Eliminates Napoli
In a stunning display of resilience, Chelsea recovered from a halftime deficit to clinch the win. João Pedro emerged as the hero for Chelsea, scoring two goals in the match. Enzo Fernández added another, helping the team secure the critical win.
Key Match Details
- Date: January 28, 2026
- Location: Stadio Maradona, Naples
- Final Score: Napoli 2, Chelsea 3
Match Highlights
- 1st Half:
- 18′ – Chelsea awarded a penalty after Juan Jesus handled the ball in the area.
- Enzo Fernández converted the penalty to give Chelsea the lead, 1-0.
- 43′ – Rasmus Højlund equalized for Napoli, scoring from close range after a clever assist from Mathías Olivera.
- 2nd Half:
- 61′ – João Pedro scored the equalizer with a stunning strike from outside the box.
- 82′ – João Pedro scored his second goal, giving Chelsea a 2-1 lead.
- 90′ – Napoli’s Antonio Vergara scored, narrowing the deficit but not enough to prevent Chelsea’s progression.
Statistical Highlights
- Chelsea has now scored in each of their last eight UEFA Champions League matches.
- For the first time since March 7, 2017, Napoli lost after leading at halftime.
- Napoli has not won their last three matches in the Champions League.
- Chelsea won a Champions League match after trailing at halftime for the first time since 2017.
Despite the loss, Napoli displayed commendable effort, with crucial contributions from players like Højlund and Olivera. The defeat signals a challenging end to their Champions League hopes this season.
Looking ahead, Chelsea’s triumph sets them up for the upcoming knockout rounds while Napoli will need to regroup and strategize for the next season.
