Chelsea’s journey in the UEFA Conference League began with a resounding 2-0 victory over Servette in the first leg of their playoff tie. Despite finishing sixth in the Premier League, the Blues found themselves in this competition due to Manchester United’s FA Cup triumph.
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Playing at Stamford Bridge under the guidance of manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea dominated the first half but were unable to break the deadlock against the Swiss side. However, the second half saw a flurry of goals as Christopher Nkunku converted a penalty to give Chelsea the lead. Noni Madueke then doubled the advantage with a powerful shot from a tight angle.
This victory puts Chelsea in a strong position to qualify for the main competition and continue their European journey.