But the goal would prove to be almost a detriment to our play, as Napoli responded by repeatedly exposing our makeshift defensive setup. Chelsea were in absolute disarray far too often, and it was only a matter of time before the hosts would reap their own rewards.

Chelsea beat Napoli thanks to Joao Pedro’s impressive second-half brace to secure automatic progression to the Champions League round of 16.

Up 3-2 against nine-man Real Madrid and needing to score again for a goal-differential tie-breaker advantage over Marseille and Pafos, Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin headed home a free kick in the...