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Chelsea on Tuesday night showed superiority against German opposition, Borussia Dortmund as they overcome a 1-0 deficit in the first leg at Signal lduna to record a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge to reach the Quarter-final of this year’s UEFA Champions League.
Kai Havertz converted from the penalty spot after the it was retaken.
The first attempt was missed but a VAR review for encroachment saved his blushes and he made no mistake the second time.
The German produced a marvellous piece of skill in the build-up to the opener, too, with Raheem Sterling lashing the ball into the roof of the net at the second time of asking.
Dortmund – who had won every game they’ve played in 2023 leading into this game – huffed and puffed, but could not find a response.
Chelsea have now progressed from five Champions League ties after losing the first leg, the joint-most of any team – along with Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid.
The Blues have now won two straight games in a row after going through a phase of unwinning streak in all competitons.