The Carlo Ancelotti Chelsea Champions League saga is a reminder of how Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea demanded success in Europe above all else. In a recent interview, Carlo Ancelotti has opened up about how the pressure to win the Champions League under Roman Abramovich at Chelsea eventually led to his sacking.

Alejandro Garnacho believes Chelsea would have beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford if Robert Sanchez had not been sent off early on. Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to United last month in a game where they were reduced to 10 men following Sanchez’s red card in the fifth minute.

Returning to the basics paid off. Wednesday’s win was a more typical Chelsea: dominant, displaying their depth, growing in confidence as the match progressed, with Alyssa Thompson’s starring role acting as a reward for squad investment.

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Eden Hazard is set for a Chelsea return as the former Belgium international is poised to play at Stamford Bridge once more after a fractious exit. The 34-year-old former superstar, who retired from football in October 2023,

Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article that was first published in February 2020. Additional reporting: Liam Twomey Chelsea and Bayern Munich will meet on Wednesday for the sixth time in the Champions League. But more than any other ...