Chelsea continued their impressive form in the UEFA Conference League with a decisive 2-0 victory against Heidenheim at the Voith-Arena on Thursday. The win cements their position at the top of Group E and showcases their growing dominance in the competition.
The breakthrough came in the 51st minute when Christopher Nkunku capitalized on a precise assist from Jadon Sancho to fire Chelsea into the lead. Mykhailo Mudryk added a second in the 86th minute, curling in a well-placed effort to seal the victory. Despite being reduced to 10 men in stoppage time after Cesare Casadei’s red card, Chelsea maintained control and saw out the game comfortably.
Heidenheim, backed by a passionate home crowd of 15,000, struggled to break down Chelsea’s well-organized defense. The English side displayed composure and discipline, with notable performances from Nkunku and Sancho in attack, and Benoît Badiashile anchoring the backline.
Chelsea’s victory ensures their progression to the knockout stages as group leaders, while Heidenheim faces a challenging path to qualification
