Joao Pedro opened the scoring for Chelsea in the first half
Chelsea Football Newsletter
Chelsea Football Newsletter
The Blues arrived in Bergamo without a win in three games. In fact, their last win was the statement victory over Barcelona in this very competition a fortnight ago.
Since that night at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Maresca’s side had drawn with Arsenal and Bournemouth as well as losing to Leeds away from home to see their Premier League title credentials questioned.
Chelsea took the lead against the run of play on Tuesday night as Joao Pedro slid in to get on the end of a cross from Reece James.
The goal initially was ruled out for offside, but was allowed to stand after a lenghty VAR check.
Chelsea had chances to extend their lead, particularly at the start of the second half, but were pegged back ten minutes after the restart when former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca headed home from close range.
Charles De Ketelaere scored what turned out to be the winning goal seven minutes from time to consign the Blues to a fourth game without a win.
More to follow...