In a scintillating display of attacking prowess, Chelsea’s summer signing João Félix led a relentless onslaught as the Premier League giants demolished Armenian club Noah FC 8-0 in their Europa Conference League clash at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.
Félix Shines in Dominant Chelsea Performance
The Portuguese starlet, who joined Chelsea in a high-profile move from Atlético Madrid, showcased his immense talent by netting a brace and tormenting the Noah defense throughout the match. Félix’s first goal came in the 21st minute, a deft finish after being played through by Enzo Fernández, putting Chelsea 3-0 up and effectively ending the contest.
An Overwhelming First Half
The Blues were already 3-0 ahead when Félix opened his account, with goals from Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo putting the hosts in command. Chelsea’s dominance was underscored by the fact that manager Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to his starting lineup, yet the team’s fluidity remained unaffected.
It was like shooting practice for João Félix out there. Noah simply had no answer to Chelsea’s attacking quality.
An unnamed source close to the Chelsea dressing room
The floodgates truly opened after Félix’s goal, with Axel Disasi heading in a fourth from Fernández’s corner, before Mykhailo Mudryk bent a stunning 25-yard effort into the top corner to make it 5-0. Félix then notched his second just before the break, giving Chelsea an unassailable 6-0 lead at half-time.
No Mercy in the Second Half
Despite the match being effectively over as a contest, Chelsea showed no signs of easing up in the second period. Christopher Nkunku, another of the Blues’ summer arrivals, got in on the act with a well-taken brace, first hooking in a rebound after seeing his initial effort blocked, then converting from the spot after a VAR call for a foul on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
The 8-0 scoreline served as a stark reminder of the financial disparity between the Premier League and Europe’s smaller leagues, with Noah, founded just seven years ago, simply unable to compete with the depth and quality of Chelsea’s expensively assembled squad.
Looking Ahead
For Chelsea, the comprehensive victory maintains their perfect record in the Europa Conference League and puts them in a commanding position at the top of their group. Manager Enzo Maresca will be pleased to see his fringe players make the most of their opportunities and build momentum ahead of a return to Premier League action.
As for João Félix, this performance serves as a timely reminder of the prodigious talent that once saw him heralded as one of Europe’s most exciting young prospects. If the Portuguese can build on this display and cement a regular place in Chelsea’s starting eleven, the Blues may well have pulled off one of the signings of the season.
It was like shooting practice for João Félix out there. Noah simply had no answer to Chelsea’s attacking quality.
An unnamed source close to the Chelsea dressing room
The floodgates truly opened after Félix’s goal, with Axel Disasi heading in a fourth from Fernández’s corner, before Mykhailo Mudryk bent a stunning 25-yard effort into the top corner to make it 5-0. Félix then notched his second just before the break, giving Chelsea an unassailable 6-0 lead at half-time.
No Mercy in the Second Half
Despite the match being effectively over as a contest, Chelsea showed no signs of easing up in the second period. Christopher Nkunku, another of the Blues’ summer arrivals, got in on the act with a well-taken brace, first hooking in a rebound after seeing his initial effort blocked, then converting from the spot after a VAR call for a foul on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
The 8-0 scoreline served as a stark reminder of the financial disparity between the Premier League and Europe’s smaller leagues, with Noah, founded just seven years ago, simply unable to compete with the depth and quality of Chelsea’s expensively assembled squad.
Looking Ahead
For Chelsea, the comprehensive victory maintains their perfect record in the Europa Conference League and puts them in a commanding position at the top of their group. Manager Enzo Maresca will be pleased to see his fringe players make the most of their opportunities and build momentum ahead of a return to Premier League action.
As for João Félix, this performance serves as a timely reminder of the prodigious talent that once saw him heralded as one of Europe’s most exciting young prospects. If the Portuguese can build on this display and cement a regular place in Chelsea’s starting eleven, the Blues may well have pulled off one of the signings of the season.
