Final Score:
Chelsea 6–0 Slavia Prague
(Jairzinho 25’, Jenkins 27’, Dias 37’, 63’, Crichton 42’, Junior 69’)
Match Report: A Statement of Intent from Europe’s Elite
Chelsea sent an emphatic message to the rest of Europe with a merciless 6–0 rout of Slavia Prague at Drogba Arena. The London club, already through to the Round of 16, confirmed their status as group winners in dominant fashion, putting on a clinic that left fans and analysts in awe.
First Half Blitz
Chelsea wasted no time asserting control. After Kieran O’Sullivan’s unfortunate ankle ligament injury early on, the Blues shifted gears. Jairzinho opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a curling strike into the top corner, quickly followed by a volley from Johnny Jenkins just two minutes later to make it 2–0.
Then came the Luiz Dias show. The Brazilian midfielder smashed home a deflected volley in the 37th minute to extend the lead. Minutes later, Scott Crichton won and converted a VAR-reviewed penalty to make it 4–0 before the break.
“We didn’t stop,” said Crichton post-match. “That first half was our best football this season.”
Second Half Cruise
Chelsea coasted through the second half with total control. Dias scored his second of the night with a pinpoint strike from 20 yards out on 63 minutes, before substitute Junior added the sixth after capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Slavia’s David Leška.
Group Stage Dominance
This was more than just a win. Chelsea finished the group stage with 19 points, topping a group filled with European heavyweights. They scored 24 goals in 7 games while conceding just 5. Their goal difference (+19) speaks to their dominance.
With this result, they now look ahead to the Round of 16 where they’ll be among the favorites, buoyed by a squad firing on all cylinders and a midfield engine led by Luiz Dias, who was named Man of the Match with a 9.8 rating.
Elsewhere in the group stage, giants like Bayern Munich and Barcelona also advanced, while clubs like Manchester City and Inter face an uphill battle in the remaining rounds.
Fan Reactions
- Laurie Campbell: “Oh man! What a great result! I’ll be buzzing about this all week!”
- Gilbert van Rijn: “Being able to watch players like Dias is why I love this job.”
- Steve Henson: “Imagine thinking there are better players out there than Dias.”
Looking Ahead
Chelsea will now await the draw for the next round. With performances like this, they’ve firmly established themselves as Europe’s team to beat.