Juventus won against Zenit St Petersburg at the Allianz Stadium to remain in the driving seat
By Kehinde Okeowo
Chelsea narrowly beat Swedish side Malmo 1-0, to remain second behind Juventus, who won 4-2 at the Allianz Stadium.
The away side dominated proceedings with 73 percent of ball possession and 11 shots on target but could only find the net once in the game.
Chelsea’s goal came in the 56th minute via a tap-in from Hakim Ziyech after Callum Hudson-Odoi put in a great cross into the box
Meanwhile, Juventus ensured qualification into the next round of the Champions League after a convincing 4-2 win over visiting Zenit St Petersburg.
Paolo Dybala got the first goal of the game in the 11th minute when he found the net with his left foot after Methjis de Ligt’s effort was blocked.
Italian defender, Leonardo Bonucci, was unfortunate to deflect the ball into his net in the 26th minute to level the game 1-1 for Zenit St Petersburg.
The Argentine midfielder, Paolo Dybala, made it a brace from the penalty spot in the 58th minute after Cladinho tripped Federico Chiesa in the box.
Federico Chiesa scored the 3rd goal after Fedrico Benardeschi found him in the 74th minute. Alvaro Morata capped a wonderful night for Juventus, as he made it 4-1 in the 82nd minute.
The away side reduced the deficit in the 92nd minute when Sardar Azmoun scored to end the game 4-2 in favor of Juventus.
Chelsea host Juventus next at Stamford Bridge in London, in a game that will determine the winner of Group H.
OTHER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RESULTS
GROUP E
Dynamo Kyiv 0 vs. Barcelona 1
Bayern Munich 5 vs Benfica 2.
GROUP F
Atalanta 2 vs Man Utd 2
Villarreal 2. vs Young Boys 0
GROUP G
Wolfsburg 2 vs RB Salzburg 1
Sevilla 1 vs Lille 2
