Chelsea showcased their quality in a decisive 2-0 win against Heidenheim at the Voith-Arena.
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The first half saw a disciplined display from both sides, with Benoît Badiashile, Omar Traore, and Cesare Casadei all receiving yellow cards in a physical battle. Despite controlling possession, Chelsea struggled to break through a resilient Heidenheim defense.
The breakthrough came in the 51st minute when Christopher Nkunku found Jadon Sancho, who calmly finished to put Chelsea ahead.
Heidenheim pushed for an equalizer, but substitutions of Jan Schoppner and Renato Veiga failed to shift the momentum.
Mykhailo Mudryk’s brilliant assist in the 86th minute allowed Sancho to score his second, sealing the result. A late booking for Casadei in stoppage time did little to overshadow Chelsea’s dominant performance.
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Chelsea began with intent, controlling possession while Heidenheim’s defense held firm. The first half saw few clear chances but was marked by physical duels, leading to bookings for Badiashile, Traore, and Casadei.
In the second half, Nkunku and Sancho combined brilliantly to open the scoring in the 51st minute.
Chelsea maintained control, and despite late attempts from Heidenheim substitutes Schoppner and Veiga, the Blues stayed solid defensively. Mudryk’s assist for Sancho’s second goal in the 86th minute highlighted a fluid attacking display that secured the win.
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Chelsea’s midfield dominance, led by Nkunku, and Sancho’s clinical finishing were the highlights of the game.
Defensively, the Blues showed resilience, with Filip Jörgensen making key interventions. Questions remain about Heidenheim’s ability to create chances against top-tier opponents.
The victory underscores Chelsea’s growing momentum as they eye stronger performances in the league. Casadei’s composure and Mudryk’s creative spark added to a polished team effort.
Scores
Chelsea dominated with two well-taken goals. Jadon Sancho scored the opener in the 51st minute from Nkunku’s assist, and his second in the 86th minute was set up by Mudryk, sealing a 2-0 win.
