Chelsea, Qarabag and Champions League
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Alejandro Garnacho broke new ground for English clubs in the Champions League with his goal for Chelsea against Qarabag. The Argentina international came off the bench when his side were 2-1 down but grabbed a crucial equaliser soon after his introduction.
Chelsea's players were criticised by Qarabag manager Gurban Gurbanov for being "inattentive" in their 2-2 draw in the Champions League on Wednesday. What was expected to be a routine night for the Premier League giants quickly descended into chaos as the travelling Blues clung on to secure only one point on their travels to Azerbaijan.
Chelsea were held to a shock 2-2 draw by hosts Qarabag FK on Wednesday in the Champions League, adding pressure on Enzo Maresca. The Blues' first goal came from winger Estevao, who cut inside in the box just after the quarter-hour mark before finishing low on the right.
Enzo Maresca had made seven changes from the line-up that faced Tottenham on the weekend, but, faced with a deficit at half-time, he was forced to turn to trusted lieutenants. Fernandez, Garnacho, and Delap replaced Andrey Santos, Jamie Gittens, and Tyrique George.
The Blues have made the long trek to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag on Wednesday in the Champions League, and it might be a chance for a striker to deliver a statement
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