Chelsea put on a dominant display in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, thrashing Noah 8-0 at Stamford Bridge. Under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, the so-called “Chelsea B-team” delivered a stunning performance, with six different players getting on the scoresheet.
Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku each netted a brace, while Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Axel Disasi, and Mykhailo Mudryk all contributed one goal apiece. While Chelsea’s attacking brilliance was evident, Noah’s poor defending and careless mistakes certainly made it easier for the Blues to rack up the goals.
The emphatic victory has seen Chelsea sit atop the Europa Conference League standings with 16 goals in just three matches, showcasing their clear dominance in the competition.
However, it was Joao Felix’s performance that caught the most attention, leaving Chelsea fans buzzing with excitement. Felix’s contribution included two goals and several key statistics that demonstrated his sharpness and skill. In 90 minutes of play, he made 58 touches, completed two key passes, and delivered an impressive passing accuracy of 78%. His performance also featured five successful dribbles, five long balls, and two completed crosses, alongside winning six duels and creating one big chance.
Ahead of the match, teammate Benoit Badiashille had praised Felix’s “smart” movement, and his display against Noah certainly lived up to that description.
With Chelsea facing Arsenal this weekend, many fans have voiced their admiration for Felix’s performance, with some even calling for him to start against the Gunners. “Joao Felix needs to start vs Arsenal,” tweeted @Tunde_Blakcfc. Others were equally impressed, with @Qaasiiimm describing his performance as “unreal” and @DeanCFC_ marveling at his “out of this world” touches.
Despite his brilliance, some fans, like @HarryBaggedV3, joked about saving Felix for the next Europa Conference League clash, suggesting, “Felix is kinda crazy against part-timers. Let’s save him for Heidenheim next!”
Felix’s performance has undoubtedly boosted his stock at Chelsea, leaving many to wonder if Maresca will take advantage of his form and include him in the starting lineup against Premier League opposition.
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