Philips Stadion, Eindhoven – 25 October 2054 – Chelsea continued their imperious European form with a ruthless 4–0 dismantling of PSV, reaffirming their status as one of the Champions League favourites. Calin Dimario’s side dominated from start to finish, showcasing precision, power, and patience on Dutch soil.
Rogério José was the standout performer, earning a stunning 9.7 match rating. The Brazilian full-back was relentless on both sides of the pitch — winning 100% of his headers, registering two assists, and driving Chelsea forward with constant overlapping runs. His link-up play on the right flank overwhelmed PSV’s defence all evening.
The breakthrough came early when an error from PSV’s Virgil Kwelling allowed Nacho Valera to pounce from close range. The young Spaniard doubled his tally later with a smart header after another defensive lapse by the hosts. In between, Shon Mishpati rifled home a low drive from the edge of the box to make it 2–0, while Manuel Ordóñez capped off the scoring with a thunderous strike from distance in the 79th minute.
Chelsea’s control was total — 61% possession, 21 shots, and an expected goals tally of 3.85 to PSV’s 0.00. The hosts simply couldn’t cope with Dimario’s well-drilled pressing structure and the tempo of Chelsea’s transitions. Even VAR couldn’t slow the Blues, overturning an initial disallowed goal to confirm Ordóñez’s strike late on.
“We looked unstoppable tonight,” Dimario told reporters post-match. “It’s the kind of balance I love — intensity without chaos. Rogério José was outstanding, but the entire team played with authority.”
The win lifts Chelsea into 5th place in the Champions League league phase with 10 points from four games, level with Manchester City and just two behind Juventus and Napoli. With a +9 goal difference, Dimario’s men remain firmly in the running for a top seed.
Final Score: PSV 0–4 Chelsea
Goals: Valera (19’, 68’), Mishpati (52’), Ordóñez (79’)
Attendance: 52,654
Player of the Match: Rogério José (Chelsea, 9.7 rating, 2 assists, 4 headers won)
As the reigning European champions, Chelsea’s performance in Eindhoven was a statement of intent: calm, clinical, and utterly dominant.