Match report
Chelsea 1–1 Krasnodar: Champions League Draw
Chelsea
1–1
FT
Krasnodar
Dec 8, 2020
Chelsea held off Krasnodar to secure a 1–1 draw in their Champions League Group E match. Krasnodar took the lead through R. Cabella in the 24th minute, but Chelsea equalized from the penalty spot via J. Filho just four minutes later. The match featured several key substitutions and a yellow card for Chelsea's C. Azpilicueta. Both teams remain competitive, with the draw adding complexity to Group E standings.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Chelsea 1–1 Krasnodar
- • R. Cabella scored for Krasnodar in the 24th minute
- • J. Filho equalized for Chelsea with a penalty in the 28th minute
- • C. Azpilicueta received a yellow card for Chelsea in the 82nd minute
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the second half
Lineups
Chelsea
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Kepa (G)
- 28 Azpilicueta (D)
- 33 Emerson (D)
- 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
- 4 A. Christensen (D)
- 17 M. Kovačić (M)
- 5 Jorginho (M)
- 29 K. Havertz (F)
- 23 B. Gilmour (M)
- 55 F. Anjorin (F)
- 9 T. Abraham (F)
Substitutes
- 7 N. Kanté
- 11 T. Werner
- 18 O. Giroud
- 13 W. Caballero
- 24 R. James
- 3 Marcos Alonso
- 21 B. Chilwell
- 14 F. Tomori
- 19 M. Mount
- 15 K. Zouma
- 10 C. Pulisic
- 40 K. Žiger
Krasnodar
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Gorodov (G)
- 28 I. Smolnikov (D)
- 4 A. Martynovich (D)
- 6 C. Ramírez (D)
- 7 R. Cabella (M)
- 16 V. Claesson (M)
- 52 T. Vilhena (M)
- 14 K. Olsson (M)
- 31 Kaio Pantaleão (D)
- 33 M. Berg (F)
- 10 Wanderson (M)
Substitutes
- 2 E. Sorokin
- 18 E. Chernov
- 93 M. Suleymanov
- 77 R. Kambolov
- 20 E. Markov
- 47 D. Utkin
- 98 S. Petrov
- 53 A. Chernikov
- 88 A. Sinitsyn
Timeline
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24' Krasnodar Goal · Normal GoalR. Cabella · Assist: V. Claesson -
28' Chelsea Goal · PenaltyJ. Filho -
74' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 1Off: Kayo Pantalean · On: Egor Sorokin -
74' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Havertz · On: T. Werner -
80' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Cabella · On: M. Suleymanov -
80' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 2Off: Wanderson · On: E. Chernov -
80' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 4Off: Kristoffer Olsson · On: R. Kambolov -
82' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardC. AzpilicuetaFoul
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90' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Berg · On: E. Markov
Match Stats
| Stat | Chelsea | Krasnodar |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 7 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 665 | 374 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 3 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Accurate Passes | 578 | 292 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ R. Cabella's goal for Krasnodar in the 24th minute gave them an early lead, but Chelsea quickly responded with a penalty goal by J. Filho in the 28th minute to level the score
- ▸ Chelsea's key substitutions, including K. Havertz coming on for T. Werner in the 74th minute, helped maintain their competitive stance but couldn't lead to a decisive breakthrough