Chelsea put on a dominant display at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, thrashing Armenian team FC Noah 8-0 to maintain their lead in the Conference League standings. The home supporters were treated to an impressive performance from the Blues, with Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku leading the charge.
The scoring started early for Chelsea, as Tosin Adarabioyo headed in a corner kick in the 12th minute to give the home side the lead. Just a minute later, Marc Guiu capitalized on a defensive error to slot home the second goal. The Blues continued to pile on the pressure, with Alex Disasi heading in another goal from a corner in the 18th minute.
Portuguese star Joao Felix got in on the action in the 21st minute, intercepting a pass and coolly finishing past the goalkeeper to make it 4-0. Mykhailo Mudryk added a fifth goal for Chelsea with a stunning shot into the top corner six minutes before halftime. Felix then notched his second goal of the game two minutes later to give Chelsea a commanding 6-0 lead at the break.
Despite their comfortable lead, Chelsea did not let up in the second half. Christopher Nkunku stepped up to score twice, first converting a penalty in the 62nd minute and then grabbing a rebound to make it 8-0 in the 69th minute. The Blues put on a clinic of attacking football, showcasing their quality and depth in the squad.
With the win, Chelsea now sit at the top of the Conference League standings with nine points from three games. Their superior goal differential gives them an edge over a chasing group of five other teams with spotless records. The Blues will be looking to maintain their momentum and continue their impressive form as they aim for success in the competition.
