Chelsea face uphill battle to overcome three-goal deficit against reigning
The Blues are set for a dramatic comeback attempt as they host PSG tonight, aiming to close the gap after trailing by two goals following their first-leg performance that saw them concede late collapses and ultimately fall short of progressing further this season's campaign against Paris Saint-Germain in London on March 17.
Key Points
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1Chelsea faces an uphill struggle to advance in the Champions League quarter-finals after trailing Paris Saint-Germain by three goals.
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2The match is taking place at Stamford Bridge as part of a second-leg tie following Chelsea's poor performance against PSG previously.
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Chelsea face an uphill struggle in their fight to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals as they trail reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain by three goals.
— Sports.yahoo.comThe Blues are looking for a famous comeback after suffering what was described as 'a disastrous finish' at Parc des Princes, now welcoming PSG back home with hope of overcoming the deficit in front of their own fans.
— Standard.co.ukChelsea faces a difficult challenge in the Champions League last 16 as they travel to Paris with three goals down against PSG. The Blues are without Reece James and face goalkeeping uncertainty due to injuries or doubts among Sanchez's rivals, while their opponents remain rested after Nantes' match was postponed; however, Pedro Neto has been granted an immediate release from a one-match ban for shoving the ball boy in Tuesday night's first leg at Stamford Bridge.