‘Never write off Chelsea in the Champions League’ – Fans elated as Potter’s side edge past Dortmund
Chelsea put in a solid display as they come back to defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to progress 2-1 to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
The Blues had recorded a 1-0 win over Leeds United at the weekend which was just their second win in 2023. They carried on from there with Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz’s penalty handing them back-to-back wins in all competitions for the first time since October.
Graham Potter’s men also handed Dortmund their first loss of 2023 and prevent them from scoring for the first time in almost four months. It also ended the German giants’ 11-game competitive wining streak.
The result put smiles on Chelsea fans, with some believing the club has a different mentality when it comes to the Champions League.
The Chelsea Way!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/G1XFa7QFKl
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) March 7, 2023
A Chelsea night.
A blues night.What a game!#CheBvb 2-0 #UCL 🔵 #KK #CFC 💪🏿 pic.twitter.com/Ysy9EtvX9K
— Koulibaly Kalidou (@kkoulibaly26) March 7, 2023
Special night. This is Chelsea. This is Stamford Bridge. Quarter finals 🔜💙 @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/GOi74VCCaO
— Enzo Fernández (@Enzo13Fernandez) March 8, 2023
Chelsea are smiling again 😁 pic.twitter.com/gX2HdVlQIS
— GOAL (@goal) March 7, 2023
Borussia Dortmund across all competitions in 2023:-
WWWWWWWWWW𝗟
Chelsea bring Europe's most inform team's streak to an end. That’s why I love football so much!! So unpredictable. pic.twitter.com/JaD01GwlAM
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) March 8, 2023
I criticized Cucurella's game since he came to Chelsea and it takes a real man to offer praise at the same decibel level of persecution.
Well-deserved man-of-the match, Cucurella. Well freaking deserved! pic.twitter.com/utXLzsHk1d— Frank Edoho (@frankedoho) March 7, 2023
Chelsea win back-to-back games in all competitions for the FIRST time since October 😱
Graham Potter's side are finding their form 👏 pic.twitter.com/LoBWHOi69x
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 7, 2023
🚨Spend Hundreds of Millions, BILLIONS if you like… but these two are the absolute 🔑 to Chelsea FC and our success 👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/JQ9z951J2z
— George Benson (@MrGeorgeBenson) March 8, 2023
🚨 Kepa Arrizabalaga is the ONLY goalkeeper currently with an 80% save percentage in both the UEFA Champions League and his respective league.#CFC#UCL
(@MozoFootball) pic.twitter.com/c59YFfMjR1
— Chelsea Dodgers 🧢 (@TheBlueDodger) March 8, 2023
That's what it means! 💙#UCL pic.twitter.com/4i2FBvpfFr
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 7, 2023
Todd and Wyss after the match yesterday they're really really proud to own Chelsea Football Club London Finess #KTBFFH 💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/2afuqyTLTB
— Solomon Adusei Peprah (@Curtis_peprah) March 8, 2023
Love this. 👌#UCL pic.twitter.com/jhAfGUQHTP
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 7, 2023
I can’t lie, That Chelsea defence can block all of China’s nuclear weapons
F*cking hell man…
— 𝙁𝙎 🐝 (@Fs_BVB) March 7, 2023
😲 33.3% (12) of Chelsea's goals this season have now come in the Champions League #UCL pic.twitter.com/BEf2kP5Gmq
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) March 8, 2023
Not a coincidence that the last two games Mateo Kovacic started Chelsea have won. When he plays with Enzo Fernandez in midfield it makes a difference. pic.twitter.com/KjWJcY0Xwi
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) March 8, 2023
I'm beginning to see that tight man-marking I enjoyed watching at Brighton under Potter. It's work in progress at Chelsea.
Potter's philosophy is easier to implement in a 3 atb. Once we learn the basics and fundamentals, we can switch formation and apply it without issues.
— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) March 8, 2023
When Thiago Silva isn't on the pitch, he becomes Chelsea's biggest fan, and he was going through the emotions again at Stamford Bridge last night just like all of us!
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) March 8, 2023
This is the Chelsea I know 💙 pic.twitter.com/UKvNFhFLpY
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) March 8, 2023
Passion doesn't make you a good manager, but it does create bonds with fans. It's great to see Graham Potter coming out of his shell a little tonight.
There is still a long way to go, but it is a start.
🔵◼️ pic.twitter.com/L6RdUlguy6
— Chelsea Dodgers 🧢 (@TheBlueDodger) March 7, 2023
Chelsea displayed a performance that was Sterling.
The Blues hit the Marc with Cucurella, as good play from Kovacic and Ben made them Chilwell.
Then a goal from Havertz completed the Harvest.#CHEBVB #UCL
— Chuma Nnoli (@ChumaNnoli) March 7, 2023
Enzo Fernandez must be really proud to be playing for Chelsea football club. Look at this joy ….. pic.twitter.com/MCf4GMwGb0
— CFCDatro (@CFCDatro) March 7, 2023
Chelsea under the lights at Stamford Bridge, behind from the 1st leg in a Champions League tie.
Never count us out. 🔵 pic.twitter.com/QcrXIHLJko
— Chelsea Dodgers 🧢 (@TheBlueDodger) March 8, 2023
Look what it means for this kid
Gracias @Enzo13Fernandez pic.twitter.com/3Ugv5tctCD
— Chelsea Express (@Chels_Express1) March 8, 2023
I kept saying Potter is a project as much as the young players. It was a massive jump from Brighton to Chelsea people forget the manager has to change the way he acts and thinks as well. He is learning about a top club on the go without much time with the club in transition. https://t.co/gu7Gr9sk2M
— Seun🇳🇬 (@SeunMobolaji) March 8, 2023
He only joined a short time ago, but I love how passionate Enzo Fernandez is about Chelsea already. He's always seems to be at the forefront of celebrations.
A brilliant player and the best is yet to come 🔵🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/OrxBYcb3rE
— Harry (@HarryCFC170) March 8, 2023
There was more passion in last night's #Chelsea performance, from players, supporters & manager, than in the rest of the season in total. A standard for everyone to maintain. Brilliant!#CFC @ChelseaFC
— Neil Barnett (@NeilSpyBarnett) March 8, 2023
Imagination won kill me 😂😂😂
— badboy (@badboy_jeremy1) March 8, 2023
Has been ridiculously good since coming back from injury. What a defender.
🫶 @Wesley_Fofanaa. pic.twitter.com/dPslDsibcD
— Futbol Chelsea (@FutbolCheIsea) March 8, 2023
10 games unbeaten beaten by 10th place in the Premier league. Never write of Chelsea in the champions league. That’s the tweet.
— Conn (@ConnCFC) March 7, 2023
