Match report

Chelsea Defeats FC Porto 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

FC Porto
FC Porto
0–2
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Apr 7, 2021

Chelsea outclassed FC Porto with a strong performance, securing a 2-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League. Goals from Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell were key in maintaining Chelsea's momentum throughout the match. Despite FC Porto's efforts, Chelsea's defense remained solid, leading to a convincing win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: FC Porto 0-2 Chelsea
  • • Mason Mount scored the first goal at minute 32, assisted by J. Filho
  • • Ben Chilwell scored the second goal at minute 85
  • • FC Porto's C. Mbemba and Marko Grujić received yellow cards

Lineups

FC Porto

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Marchesín (G)
  • 3 Pepe (D)
  • 19 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 18 Wilson Manafá (D)
  • 12 Z. Sanusi (D)
  • 8 M. Uribe (M)
  • 25 Otávio (M)
  • 16 M. Grujić (M)
  • 17 J. Corona (M)
  • 11 M. Marega (F)
  • 7 L. Díaz (M)

Substitutes

  • 50 Fábio Vieira
  • 85 Francisco Conceição
  • 29 Toni Martínez
  • 21 Romário Baró
  • 32 M. Sarr
  • 14 Cláudio Ramos
  • 30 Evanilson
  • 23 João Mário
  • 6 M. Loum
  • 31 Nanu
  • 28 Felipe Anderson
  • 4 Diogo Leite

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 4 A. Christensen (D)
  • 21 B. Chilwell (M)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 17 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (F)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 O. Giroud
  • 10 C. Pulisic
  • 6 Thiago Silva
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 33 Emerson
  • 9 T. Abraham
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 15 K. Zouma
  • 3 Marcos Alonso
  • 1 Kepa

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    32' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Mason Mount · Assist: J. Filho
  2. FC Porto
    63' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    C. Mbemba

    Foul

  3. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Havertz · On: O. Giroud
  4. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Werner · On: C. Pulisic
  5. FC Porto
    79' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Marko Grujić

    Foul

  6. Chelsea
    80' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. James · On: Thiago Silva
  7. Chelsea
    80' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mason Mount · On: N'Golo Kanté
  8. FC Porto
    83' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Otavinho · On: Fábio Vieira
  9. FC Porto
    83' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wilson Manafá · On: F. Conceicao
  10. FC Porto
    83' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Marega · On: T. Martinez
  11. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Chilwell
  12. Chelsea
    90'+2 Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: Emerson Palmieri

Match Stats

Stat FC Porto Chelsea
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 79% 85%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 343 539
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 271 460
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mason Mount's goal at the 32nd minute broke FC Porto's resistance and boosted Chelsea's confidence
  • ▸ Ben Chilwell's second goal at the 85th minute sealed Chelsea's victory, putting the match out of reach for FC Porto