Chelsea has nearly secured a spot in their first European final since their 2021 Champions League win, after a decisive 4-1 victory against Djurgarden. Enzo Maresca scored twice, with early contributions from Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke advancing the lead. The Chelsea coach strategically rotated players at halftime to avoid fatigue, leading to Nicolas Jackson's two goals. Despite Djurgarden's attempt to regroup with a goal from Mulugeta, the team's prospects of recovery appear minimal as they head into the second leg next week.
Chelsea are virtually assured of a place in their first European final since winning the Champions League in 2021, having demolished Sweden's Djurgarden in the Conference League.
Only a shock comeback in the return leg at Stamford Bridge next Thursday night would see Chelsea fail to reach this season's final in Wroclaw.
Nicolas Jackson was among those brought on and played his part by scoring twice in quick succession.
Djurgarden did pull one back through Isak Alemayehu Mulugeta midway through the second half, almost immediately after going 4-0 down.
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