Kai Havertz’s penalty reprieve helps Chelsea seal a UEFA Champions League turnaround, as they come back from a first leg deficit to beat Borussia Dortmund in the last-16.
Raheem Sterling’s first-half finish put the Blues on level terms, before a VAR assist put them in front. They head to the quarter-finals! Full-time, it finishes Chelsea 2-0 Borussia Dortmund (2-1 on aggregate).it is a tough pill for Dortmund to swallow.
They applaud their travelling fans. It was not to be for them, but they will regroup now to focus on domestic matters.
After the completion of the match, Chelsea & Spain defender, Marc Cucurella was named the man of the match after his impressive performance against Borussia Dortmund.
“Havertz netted from the penalty spot and showed a high level of skill in the build-up to the opener but Cucurella was fantastic, winning numerous turnovers in the opening half and reading the game brilliantly as well as showing aerial strength & accuraty in passes which underpinned the victory for the West Londoners.
