Match report

FC Porto Stuns Chelsea 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Chelsea
Chelsea
0–1
FT
FC Porto
FC Porto
Apr 13, 2021

In an unexpected turn of events, FC Porto stunned Chelsea with a 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Chelsea failed to score, while M. Taremi sealed the win for FC Porto in the 90th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Chelsea 0-1 FC Porto
  • • M. Taremi scored the only goal in the 90th minute
  • • FC Porto had five yellow cards: Sérgio Oliveira, J. Corona, Pepe, L. Díaz, M. Taremi
  • • Chelsea made two substitutions: Hakim Ziyech for Mason Mount, O. Giroud for K. Havertz
  • • FC Porto made five substitutions: Marko Grujić, Wilson Manafá, L. Díaz, Evanilson, Fábio Vieira
  • • Sérgio Oliveira, J. Corona, Pepe, L. Díaz, and M. Taremi received yellow cards for FC Porto

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 21 B. Chilwell (M)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 7 N. Kanté (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (F)
  • 10 C. Pulisic (F)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 18 O. Giroud
  • 1 Kepa
  • 4 A. Christensen
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 9 T. Abraham
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 15 K. Zouma
  • 11 T. Werner
  • 33 Emerson
  • 3 Marcos Alonso

FC Porto

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Taremi
  • 31 Nanu
  • 7 L. Díaz
  • 30 Evanilson
  • 50 Fábio Vieira
  • 14 Cláudio Ramos
  • 4 Diogo Leite
  • 32 M. Sarr
  • 21 Romário Baró
  • 6 M. Loum
  • 85 Francisco Conceição
  • 29 Toni Martínez

Timeline

  1. FC Porto
    46' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Sérgio Oliveira

    Foul

  2. FC Porto
    63' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marko Grujić · On: M. Taremi
  3. FC Porto
    74' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    J. Corona

    Foul

  4. FC Porto
    75' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wilson Manafá · On: Nanu
  5. FC Porto
    75' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Corona · On: L. Díaz
  6. FC Porto
    75' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Marega · On: Evanilson
  7. FC Porto
    82' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Pepe

    Argument

  8. FC Porto
    84' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sérgio Oliveira · On: Fábio Vieira
  9. Chelsea
    86' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mason Mount · On: Hakim Ziyech
  10. FC Porto
    88' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    L. Díaz

    Foul

  11. Chelsea
    90'+2 Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Havertz · On: O. Giroud
  12. FC Porto
    90'+3 FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Taremi · Assist: Nanu
  13. FC Porto
    90' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    M. Taremi

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea FC Porto
Fouls 14 20
Pass Accuracy 79% 80%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 8
Corners 6 9
Total Passes 432 485
Yellow Cards 0 5
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 1 2
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 340 387
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Porto's resilience and tactical discipline allowed them to withstand Chelsea's dominant play and pressure throughout the match.
  • ▸ The late goal by M. Taremi in the 90th minute was a crucial turning point, securing FC Porto's victory and leaving Chelsea struggling to respond.