Chelsea’s Current Form and European Aspirations
What began as an impressive season for Chelsea has shifted into an inconsistent phase, resulting in their exit from both domestic cup tournaments and a slide down the Premier League standings.
Strong Performance in Europe
Despite their struggles at home, Chelsea has excelled in European competitions, achieving a perfect record in the league stage by winning all six matches and netting 26 goals.
Title Favorites and Europa League Qualification
The club stands as a strong contender to secure the third-tier tournament title, which would mark them as the first team to win all three of UEFA’s major competitions. Furthermore, a successful campaign would also grant them a spot in the upcoming Europa League.
Knockout Stage Draw
After securing the top position in their league phase, Chelsea has advanced directly to the Round of 16, where they will encounter FC Copenhagen. The Danish team qualified for this stage by overcoming FC Heidenheim in the playoff round.
Conference League Knockout Bracket
The draw has outlined the complete knockout bracket for the Conference League. If Chelsea proceeds past Real Sociedad in the Round of 16, their next opponents would be either the Norwegian team Molde or Poland’s Legia Warsaw in the quarter-finals.
Path to the Final
A semi-final clash could see Chelsea up against Pafos, Djurgarden, Borac Banja Luka, or Rapid Wien. Should they make it to the final, potential adversaries may include Real Betis, Fiorentina, or Panathinaikos from the opposite side of the draw.
Upcoming Match Schedule
The Europa League Round of 16 is scheduled for March 6 and 13. As the seeded team, Chelsea will host the second leg, while the first match will take place in Copenhagen.
Matchups to Watch:
- Jagellonia vs. Cercle Brugge
- Panathinaikos vs. Fiorentina
Round of 16 Dates: March 6 & 13, 2025
