Chelsea’s future on this season’s Champions League will come right down to the ultimate group match after they had been held to an exhilarating 2-2 draw at Valencia.
In an incident-packed conflict, the Blues had been eight minutes from sealing progress to the last-16 earlier than Daniel Wass’ cross one way or the other discovered a means into the online.
Mateo Kovacic netted his first Chelsea aim after after Carlos Soler put the hosts in entrance, then VAR got here to the guests’ support by awarding a Christian Pulisic strike.
Kepa Arrizabalaga saved a penalty to maintain Frank Lampard’s facet within the lead, however the Spanish goalkeeper was helpless as Wass’ cross sailed over his head and cannoned in off the submit.
A draw nonetheless leaves Chelsea in a beneficial place, with Lille travelling to Stamford Bridge on the ultimate day whereas Ajax and Valencia face off.
And, in fact, it was most likely the fairest end result after the hosts missed a staggering quantity of unbelievable alternatives, together with a sitter on the demise in a breathless finale.
Lampard will most likely replicate on a degree gained slightly than two misplaced, regardless of the lead, and a win in opposition to Lille will certainly ship them by means of.
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