Chelsea
BenficaChelsea: 1. Sanchez Ro. - 27. Gusto (James R., 81), 5. Badiashile B. (Acheampong J. K., 81), 23. Chalobah - 3. Cucurella - 8. Fernandez E., 25. Caicedo M. - 32. George (João Pedro, 61), 49. Garnacho (Bynoe-Gittens, 61), 40. Buonanotte (Estêvão, 54) - 7. Pedro Neto
Substitution: Estêvão (from 54); Bynoe-Gittens (from 61); João Pedro (from 61 till 96); Acheampong J. K. (from 81); James R. (from 81)
Bench: 12. Jörgensen F., 50. Merrick - 21. Hato - 45. Lavia - 81. Walsh R. - 38. Guiu Marc
Yellow Cards: Fernandez E. 45; Buonanotte 46; João Pedro 62, 96; Pedro Neto 88
Red cards: João Pedro 96'
Benfica: 1. Trubin - 17. Dedic A., 4. Silva A. (Araújo T., 72), 26. Dahl, 30. Otamendi - 20. Ríos (Barreiro L., 77), 5. Barrenechea, 8. Aursnes (Araujo P., 90), 10. Sudakov (Ivanović Fr., 77), 14. Pavlidis E. - 11. Lukebakio (Schjelderup, 77)
Substitution: Araújo T. (from 72); Barreiro L. (from 77); Schjelderup (from 77); Ivanović Fr. (from 77); Araujo P. (from 90)
Bench: 24. Soares S. - 64. Oliveira, 3. Obrador - 86. Prioste, 68. Veloso J., 84. Rego Joao
Yellow Cards: Barrenechea 33; Ríos 49; Aursnes 63; Otamendi 83; Araújo T. 88
There was no warm welcome or fairytale script for José Mourinho on his return to Stamford Bridge
Chelsea were reduced to ten men for the second consecutive Premier League match
Eight fixtures lit up the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night
Ukrainian midfielder Heorhii Sudakov opened the scoring just before the break
A match filled with tension, goals, and two red cards
The move to Benfica will be Mourinho’s first managerial role in Portugal since his triumphant stint at FC Porto
Bayern extended their remarkable record in the UEFA Champions League group stages
Benfica have parted ways with head coach
- Shock of the day: Sudakov shines, but Kashchuk fires Qarabag to famous win over Benfica
17.09.25 00:31Just hours after PSV’s stunning slip-up, Lisbon delivered its own bombshell: Qarabag defeated Benfica
Fabio Carvalho was the last-minute hero for Brentford
Benfica were held to a shock 1-1 draw by 10-man Santa Clara
With the summer transfer window already closed, the move has been confirmed in advance
The club has been working closely with the authorities during the ongoing investigation — a factor that could mitigate potential punishment
FC Bayern Munich have officially confirmed the signing of Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea FC has officially confirmed the signing of midfielder Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea made the decision to recall Jackson immediately
Chelsea FC is looking to make a big move in the final days of the summer transfer window
The match was overshadowed by a series of controversial refereeing decisions
FC Bayern Munich have struck a significant deal with Chelsea FC
Portuguese giants have sealed the signing of highly-rated Ukrainian midfielder
Chelsea sent a powerful message to their London rivals
The fee, including bonuses, is reported to be €29.5 million
The move marks a major statement by Villarreal, with Veiga’s transfer fee setting a new club record
Enzo Maresca's side dominated possession (71%) but failed to convert control into goals
Benfica secured their first win of the 2025/26 Primeira Liga season
- Champions League Qualifiers: Trubin Shines for Benfica, Ex-Shakhtar Star Fred Scores for Fenerbahçe
13.08.25 08:16The second legs of the UCL third qualifying round have concluded
The Blues came out firing, scoring twice in the opening eight minutes
Chelsea fans got a glimpse of the club’s promising future
Each of the nominated clubs secured at least one major trophy in 2025
A surprising move considering the Ukrainian winger has been sidelined since December
The 19-year-old has penned a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge
The win marks Benfica’s 10th Portuguese Super Cup
Two Ukrainian clubs were in action — with mixed fortunes
Schira reports that negotiations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage
The deal is worth €30 million upfront
Blues are plotting a major double transfer
Italian keeper could be on the move this summer
The talented winger has struggled to find a consistent role in West London
City are reportedly ready to offer up to €55 million for Trubin
The 23-year-old now faces a potential ban of up to four years, pending the outcome of the investigation
Such a move would signal Chelsea's intent to recover part of the substantial investment made in Mudryk
Cole Palmer, Robert Sanchez, Vitinha, Moises Caicedo, Desire Doue and Gonzalo Garcia all picked up honours at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Chelsea have etched their name into history as the first-ever champions of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, thrashing Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final held in the United States
The 23-year-old Ukrainian international has reportedly attracted serious interest from top European sides
The deal was finalized on Thursday, with the transfer fee reported to be in the region of £52 million
Chelsea booked their place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final
A new frontrunner has emerged in the Club World Cup 2025 Golden Boot race
Noni Madueke could be set for a shock switch across London
The 20-year-old English winger has signed a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup
He made 76 appearances in the German top flight, scoring 12 goals
The Brazilian forward has put pen to paper on a seven-year contract
The London side have emerged with the highest projected probability of lifting the trophy
Kepa had been out on loan over the past two seasons
Chelsea capitalised ruthlessly, scoring three unanswered goals in the second period of extra time
Chelsea have secured their place in the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup
Benfica pulled off a surprise victory over Bayern Munich to finish top of Group C at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Mudryk, who hasn’t played since December 2024, is facing a possible four-year ban
The transfer window has been open for just three weeks, but early frontrunners are already emerging in the race for summer spending supremacy
The record remains intact! Bayern Munich’s 10-goal demolition of Auckland City earlier in the tournament will not be matched — at least not by Benfica
Flamengo delivered one of the most memorable performances of the 2025 Club World Cup so far, overwhelming Chelsea with a second-half masterclass to claim a 3–1 victory in Group D
Ukraine international now has until early July to either accept the violation or dispute the findings
Mudryk had already been provisionally suspended from competitive fixtures pending further investigation
After a season of stabilization and success under Enzo Maresca Chelsea enter the 2025/26 campaign with quiet optimism and one burning question: can they mount a serious title challenge
Benfica snatched a dramatic draw in a match they seemed destined to lose
Chelsea Cruise Past LAFC, Set Up Showdown with Flamengo
This summer, Chelsea find themselves unexpectedly short of options out wide
The Blues deemed the price excessive for a player whose contract expires in 2026
His move to Stamford Bridge signals Chelsea’s continued investment in youth
The 29-year-old French international has already agreed personal terms with the Blues
The move marks a significant step up for the young English forward, who now has the chance to prove himself on a bigger stage
The Catalan giants were already fined €500,000 last year for inaccurately declaring profits
Chelsea chose to break the agreement — at a financial cost
The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club competition, was launched in the 1992–93 season, replacing the old European Cup
He succeeds last season’s winner, Ayoub El Kaabi, who claimed the same honour in 2023/24
The Portuguese Cup final between Sporting CP and Benfica will be remembered not just for its dramatic on-pitch moments
Chelsea have etched their name into European football history by becoming the first club to win all three major active UEFA competitions
Chelsea capped off their season in style by winning the UEFA Conference League, defeating Real Betis 4–1 in the final held in Wrocław
Ángel Di María will not continue with Benfica next season, as the Portuguese club officially confirmed the Argentine’s departure following the conclusion of the Primeira Liga campaign
Sporting CP have been crowned Primeira Liga champions
- Chelsea Defeat Manchester United to Reclaim Champions League Spot, Push City to Europa League
17.05.25 00:29Chelsea climbed back into the Premier League’s top four
Chelsea have topped the global spending chart when it comes to reinforcing their defence, having splashed an eye-watering €391.4 million on defenders over the last five years — more than any other club in world football
Newcastle took a massive step towards Champions League qualification
Sporting CP held on to top spot in the Primeira Liga
Chelsea needed nothing less than a win — and they got just that at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea delivered a statement performance in Stockholm
It’s Thursday night — which means it’s time for Europe’s two “secondary” tournaments to take centre stage
Chelsea took a significant step in their hunt for a UEFA Champions League spot
The 2-1 result sees Chelsea leapfrog into fifth place
Anatoliy Trubin delivered a standout performance
Benfica dropped what could be crucial points
Chelsea avoided a shock home defeat
Chelsea FC took a major step toward the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League
Chelsea remain in 4th place in the Premier League standings but could lose that spot to City
Enzo Fernández's second-half strike proved decisive at Stamford Bridge
Which of Europe’s top clubs boasts the most promising squad of U-21 talent?
Jadon Sancho is reportedly eager to return to Borussia Dortmund for a third spell, after failing to establish himself both at Manchester United and now during a loan at Chelsea
- Meriño's Decisive Goal Keeps Arsenal's Title Hopes Alive in Thrilling Win Over Chelsea
16.03.25 17:41The stakes were high, and the tension was palpable as the two London giants battled it out
Chelsea, the only team with a perfect record in this season’s UEFA Europa Conference League, will travel to face Legia Warsaw in the quarter-finals
Barcelona became the first team to secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals
