Conference League favourites Chelsea take control of their last-16 tie against Copenhagen with a narrow first-leg win in Denmark.

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Contrary to popular expectation, Enzo Maresca opted for a well-rotated lineup, especially in attack, with plenty of fresh faces and lesser-spotted options throughout. It wasn’t quite a “B-lineup” as in the league phase, but that was perhaps due to letting many of those B-teamers leave on loan in the winter.

Chelsea won the Champions League as recently as 2021 and have a great chance of more continental success in Europe's third-tier tournament.

Chelsea took one step into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Thursday in the first leg of their last 16 tie, while Panathinaikos and Fiorentina played out a five-goal thriller.

Chelsea came out victorious in the first leg of their last-16 clash with Copenhagen in the Conference League. An uneventful first half had the traveling fans worried at the break, with Chelsea unable to register a shot on target in the first 45 minutes.

After topping the Europa Conference League league phase table, Chelsea begin their knockout stage journey with a visit to Danish club FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their Round of 16 matchup.

Copenhagen vs Chelsea LIVE! Chelsea have made a sluggish start to their Conference League last-16 tie against FC Copenhagen. The Blues have a perfect record in the competition so far this season but it is goalless after an uneventful opening 45 minutes in Denmark,