Chelsea vs Copenhagen: UEFA Conference League Round of 16 - Second Leg

Chelsea are set to host Copenhagen at Stamford Bridge for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Conference League Round of 16 clash. The Blues enter the match with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg, meaning a draw would be enough to secure qualification. However, a victory on home soil would be the ideal outcome.

Team News & Lineups

Chelsea's Approach

Manager Enzo Maresca has opted for a relatively strong lineup, with only minor rotations compared to the first leg. The bench, however, features several promising Academy prospects, including 16-year-old Reggie Walsh. If he makes an appearance, Walsh will become the second-youngest player ever to feature for Chelsea.

Chelsea Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Jorgensen
Defenders: Badiashile, Tosin, Chalobah, Acheampong
Midfielders: Enzo (c), Caicedo
Forwards: Sancho, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Neto

Substitutes: Sanchez, Bergstrom, Colwill, Murray-Campbell, Cucurella, Antwi, James, Amougou, Walsh, Palmer, Mheuka, Nkunku

Copenhagen Starting XI (5-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Ramaj
Defenders: Meling, Hatzidiakos, Diks, Gabriel Pereira, Huescas
Midfielders: Achouri, Froholdt, Clem, Elyounoussi
Forward: Claesson (c)

Substitutes: Trott, Runarsson, Garanaga, Mattsson, J. Larsson, Lerager, Robert, Chiakha, Gocholeishvili, Delaney, Falk

Match Details

• Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025

• Kickoff Time: 20:00 GMT | 16:00 EDT | 01:30 IST (next day)

• Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

• Referee: Radu Petrescu (on pitch); Andrei Chivulete (VAR)

Where to Watch

• TV Broadcast: TNT Sports 4 (UK), Sony Ten 5 (India), SuperSport MáXimo 3 (Nigeria)

• Streaming: Discovery+ (UK), Paramount+ (USA), Sony LIV (India), DStv Now (Nigeria)

With a packed Stamford Bridge and a determined Chelsea side, fans will be hoping for a dominant performance to seal progression to the quarterfinals. Stay tuned for live updates and match analysis!