Chelsea clinched their place in the last 16 of the Europa Conference League with a dominant 3-1 victory over Astana, showcasing great talent and depth. Marc Guiu, at just 18, impressed by scoring twice. His first goal came with a powerful run past the defence, followed swiftly by a deft deflection of Pedro Neto's cross. The young Spaniard's performance was a highlight in a match where Chelsea controlled proceedings despite a lack of ruthlessness at the end.
Astana managed to reduce the deficit before half-time thanks to Marin Tomasov’s strike, which provided a brief scare for Chelsea. However, the Kazakh side failed to sustain their pressure in the second half, lacking quality to meaningfully threaten the Blues' lead. Chelsea, having made many changes to their squad, demonstrated their strength in depth and successfully navigated the game's challenges despite not capitalizing fully on their numerous opportunities.
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