Cucurella goal sees Chelsea through despite defeat by inspired Legia Warsaw
Briefly

Chelsea secured a spot in the Conference League semi-finals, winning 4-2 on aggregate, despite a troubling 2-1 loss to Legia Warsaw. Key issues included the jittery performance of goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and forward Cole Palmer's persistent goal drought, which now stands at 15 matches. Despite the aggregate lead from the first leg, Chelsea's strategy to field a strong team backfired as they failed to capitalize on opportunities, leaving fans concerned and unimpressed by the lack of decisive play against a weaker opponent.
Enzo Maresca's tactical decisions raised eyebrows as Chelsea narrowly advanced to the Conference League semi-finals, struggling against Legia Warsaw despite a strong squad selection.
Chelsea's lackluster performance included missed opportunities by Palmer, whose 15-game goal drought cast a shadow over the team's aggregate victory.
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