Second-half goals from Reece James and Enzo Fernández helped Chelsea secure a 2-1 victory over FC Copenhagen after a sluggish first-half performance in their Conference League last-16 first leg.
Chelsea overcame a poor first-half display to earn a 2-1 away win against FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Conference League, marking their first away victory in nearly three months. Enzo Maresca’s side struggled for rhythm in the opening 45 minutes, with an experimental lineup lacking cohesion. Injuries forced early adjustments, and a lack of width made attacking play disjointed. However, a triple substitution at half-time, including the introduction of Fernández and Christopher Nkunku, changed the game. Within minutes of the restart, Reece James opened the scoring with a well-placed shot before Fernández doubled the lead following good work from Marc Cucurella. Though Copenhagen pulled a goal back late on, Chelsea held firm, giving themselves the advantage ahead of the second leg at Stamford Bridge.
