Chelsea take a 2-0 lead within the second leg of their quarter-final with Porto subsequent week, after objectives from Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell gave Thomas Tuchel’s facet the win at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Mount offered the one actual high quality second in a boring first half when he made enjoyable of Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi and spun behind the Nigeria worldwide earlier than hitting the ball in the underside nook.
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Chelsea took management of the draw with simply 5 minutes to play, when Chilwell encountered a mistake from Porto’s Jesus Corona earlier than rounding Agustin Marchesin and knocking into an empty web.
A strong night work for Tuchel’s facet after they secured a two-goal lead on their approach into the second stage subsequent Tuesday.
Without delay, let’s get to the rankings of all main gamers from Porto and Chelsea …
Agustin Marchesin began in Porto | High quality Sport Photos / Getty Photos
Agustin Marchesin (GK) – 4/10 – Made a little bit of a meal of Mount opener and might need finished higher if he had not gone to the bottom so rapidly. Regarded shaky all night and was fortunate not to confess extra.
Wilson Manafa (RB) – 6/10 – Defended on the complete however couldn’t give an outlet on Porto left which could have helped his workforce’s try and get again to the recreation.
Chancel Mbemba (CB) – 5/10 – Struggled with the motion of Timo Werner and might have been punished if it have been not for some reluctant Chelsea breakthroughs.
Pepe (CB) – 7/10 – The previous Actual Madrid man clearly doesn’t have the legs he used to, however the defensive nostril continues to be there. Defended properly and was caught within the air.
Zaidu Sanusi (LB) – 5/10 – Made to appear to be a Sunday League participant when Mount rolled him to open the scoring.
Otavio runs away from Antonio Rudiger | Soccrates Photos / Getty Photos
Marko Grujic (CM) – 7/10 – Went by way of loads of work in the midst of the pitch and suffocated Mateo Kovacic because the Croatian superior ahead.
Mateus Uribe (CM) – 6/10 – Very good volleyed effort after teed up that propelled only one foot over the crossbar.
Otavio (CM) – 5/10 – Had a fantastic alternative to doubtlessly open the scoring early however simply couldn’t compose himself. Was full of life on a regular basis however the standard was not there.
Moussa Marega led the Porto line | High quality Sport Photos / Getty Photos
Jesus Corona (RW) – 5/10 – Noticed busy on the appropriate and Antonio Rudiger brought about issues within the huge areas. Made a horrible mistake late to offer his facet a mountain to climb subsequent week.
Moussa Marega (ST) – 6/10 – Activity to guide the road and he didn’t do a unhealthy job with it. Occupied Chelsea backline and didn’t cease operating all night.
Luis Diaz (LW) – 5/10 – The job of monitoring Reece James’ runs and simply couldn’t preserve up with the flying Englishman. After that, it couldn’t have an effect on the recreation in an attacking sense and had one thing of a depressing night.
92 ‘? Substitution at Chelsea⬅ Sai: Kovacic➡ Entra: Emerson
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Toni Martínez (ST) – N / A
Fabio Vieira (CM) – N / A
Francisco Conceicao (ST) – N / A
Antonio Rudiger desires to chase Otavio | Soccrates Photos / Getty Photos
Edouard Mendy (GK) – 6/10 – Had to provide a intelligent save proper from a nook to disclaim Porto the lead. Gave little or no to do however did what was wanted.
Cesar Azpilicueta (CB) – 8/10 – Completely sensible display screen. Used all his fights as a backback to cowl his defensive companions and monitor runners. Prevented not less than two clear probabilities due to his instinctive monitoring.
Andreas Christensen (CB) – 7/10 – Positioned in the midst of Chelsea three again and he appeared as snug in possession as ever.
Antonio Rudiger (CB) – 6/10 – Make the most of his bodily attributes to good impact as he was drawn into the huge areas with Chilwell forward.
Reece James began at Chelsea proper | Soccrates Photos / Getty Photos
Reece James (RWB) – 7/10 – A relentless risk within the Chelsea proper. Didn’t cease operating ahead and by no means appeared to neglect his protection duties.
Jorginho (CM) – 6/10 – Has this man ever produced a present that was neither 5/10 nor 6/10? Standard Jorginho, nothing thrilling to report (once more).
Mateo Kovacic (CM) – 5/10 – Did his greatest to drag his workforce up on the sphere and carry the ball ahead, however he too usually felt crowded by Porto midfield.
Ben Chilwell (LWB) – 7/10 – Most popular in entrance of Marcos Alonso on Chelsea left. Jumped on a mistake from Jesus Corona late to double his facet’s lead and appeared threatening the complete match.
Mason Mount gave Chelsea the lead with a chic aim | High quality Sport Photos / Getty Photos
Mason Mount (RW) – 7/10 – A fully sensible turnaround and end to offer Chelsea the lead after which change into the Blues’ youngest aim scorer within the Champions League remaining ever.
Kai Havertz (ST) – 5/10 – Generally noticed a little bit of a misplaced soul. Pushed round with out everybody actually threatening to spark into life. His evening was summed up when he missed the goal from about six meters away, simply as a result of the lineman’s flag prevented his embarrassment – kinda.
Timo Werner (LW) – 6/10 – Noticed to slip into the sphere and use his tempo to stretch the Porto again line, however the service to him was not there at evening.
Double byte.
⏩ Pulisic ⏩ Giroud
⏪ Werner⏪ Havertz
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– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 7, 2021
Christian Pulisic (RW) – 5/10
Olivier Giroud (ST) – 6/10
Thiago Silva (CB) – 6/10
N’Golo Kante (CM) – 6/10
Emerson (LB) – Not relevant
