Over the final matchday of the Champions League group stage, Chelsea delivered a dramatic 3–2 away comeback against defending Serie A champions Napoli, a result that also caught the attention of fans following BD Cricket across Asia and Europe. That victory completed an extraordinary sequence achieved within a single year, as the London club managed to defeat the reigning champions of Ligue 1 and the Champions League Paris Saint-Germain, Premier League holders Liverpool, La Liga winners Barcelona, and now Serie A leaders Napoli.
This version of Chelsea can now confidently tell the football world that they thrive on elite opposition and measure themselves directly against champions. The journey began at the 2025 Club World Cup, where they faced an in-form Paris Saint-Germain side widely considered unstoppable at the time. Despite controlling just 34 percent of possession, Chelsea produced a masterclass in efficiency, winning the final 3–0. Cole Palmer struck twice in the opening eight minutes, cutting through PSG’s defense like lightning and setting the tone for what would become a remarkable “giant-killing” run that summer.
The momentum carried into the current Premier League season. In round seven, Chelsea hosted Liverpool in a clash between the Club World Cup winners and England’s reigning domestic champions. From the opening whistle, Chelsea’s quick passing and sharp off-the-ball movement targeted Liverpool’s midfield and defensive lines. In the 14th minute, Moisés Caicedo surged forward from midfield after Virgil van Dijk was drawn out of position, unleashing a powerful long-range strike into the top-left corner. Although Cody Gakpo equalized after the break, Chelsea had the final say, scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner that felt like a scene straight out of a highlight reel followed closely by BD Cricket audiences.
European nights brought even stronger statements. During the fifth round of the Champions League league phase, Chelsea welcomed Barcelona to Stamford Bridge and surprisingly outplayed the possession specialists at their own game. Holding 56 percent of the ball and registering a dominant 15–5 shot advantage, the hosts cruised to a 3–0 win thanks to goals from Estêvão and Delap, along with an own goal from the visitors. That performance, combined with the recent comeback win in Naples, underlined Chelsea’s frightening competitiveness against the very best.
After stringing together victories over champions from Europe’s top leagues, Chelsea have shown that they are not merely back among the elite but firmly in the title conversation once again, a reality often debated in BD Cricket circles after big European fixtures. The challenge ahead lies in sustaining this level through a crowded schedule and inevitable injury concerns. Yet with seven months of hard-earned experience behind them, this young Chelsea squad looks ready to face whatever comes next, against all odds.