Match report

Chelsea 1–1 Krasnodar: Champions League Draw

Chelsea
Chelsea
1–1
FT
Krasnodar
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

  1. Krasnodar
    24' Krasnodar Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Cabella · Assist: V. Claesson
  2. Chelsea
    28' Chelsea Goal · Penalty
    J. Filho
  3. Krasnodar
    74' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kayo Pantalean · On: Egor Sorokin
  4. Chelsea
    74' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Havertz · On: T. Werner
  5. Krasnodar
    80' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Cabella · On: M. Suleymanov
  6. Krasnodar
    80' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wanderson · On: E. Chernov
  7. Krasnodar
    80' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kristoffer Olsson · On: R. Kambolov
  8. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    C. Azpilicueta

    Foul

  9. Krasnodar
    90' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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