Chelsea Suffers 2-1 Defeat to Legia Warsaw in Europa Conference League, But Progresses to Semi-Finals with 4-2 Aggregate Victory

 Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Legia Warsaw today in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final. Despite the loss, they advanced to the semi-finals with a 4-2 aggregate victory, thanks to their 3-0 win in the first leg.

The match began with Legia taking an early lead through a penalty converted by Tomáš Pekhart after a foul by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen. Marc Cucurella equalized for Chelsea in the 33rd minute, but Steve Kapuadi restored Legia's lead in the second half. Chelsea's performance was lackluster, with fans expressing their frustration at Stamford Bridge.

Captain Reece James acknowledged the team's poor display, suggesting that the comfortable first-leg advantage may have led to complacency. Manager Enzo Maresca's decision to field a strong lineup, including Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho, did not yield the desired result, as the team struggled both defensively and offensively.

Chelsea will face Swedish side Djurgårdens IF in the semi-finals. However, with their current form and standing sixth in the Premier League, their prospects for Champions League qualification remain uncertain.