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Chelsea overcomes Borussia Dortmund to advance to Champions League quarter finals

Chelsea secured their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. The win not only saw Chelsea advance to the next round of the competition but also eased the mounting pressure on head coach Graham Potter.

Graham Potter's coaching prowess on display as Chelsea won

Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund: 

After losing the first leg of the match in Germany three weeks ago, Chelsea needed to overturn a 1-0 deficit to progress. They made a fast start but had to wait until the 43rd minute for Raheem Sterling to score the first goal of the match, breaking the deadlock. Kai Havertz sealed the win for Chelsea with a 53rd-minute penalty, awarded after a handball by Marius Wolf. Havertz's first attempt hit the post, but VAR revealed encroachment into the box by multiple Dortmund players, and Havertz converted the retake.

The win was significant for Chelsea, as they have been under significant pressure to produce better results, especially considering the significant investment made in the club by ownership. The win will serve as a tangible achievement for Potter, who has been under scrutiny since taking over from Thomas Tuchel in September.

The victory over Dortmund also saw Chelsea finally break their goal-scoring drought, which has been their biggest issue under Potter. It had been a frustrating season for the team, as they created chances but failed to convert them. The win was encouraging, and the performances of Joao Felix and Kai Havertz, in particular, could help Chelsea banish their psychological issue in front of goal.

On the other hand, Dortmund was already depleted due to injuries to key players, including Karim Adeyemi, Youssoufa Moukoko, and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. To make matters worse, Julian Brandt was forced off injured within the first five minutes of the game. As such, Dortmund's task of holding onto their first-leg advantage grew tougher almost by the minute. Dortmund needed their big players to step up, but unfortunately, this was not the case. Although Jude Bellingham is a vital player in Dortmund's attack, he was unable to influence the game to the extent that has seen his proposed transfer fees skyrocket ahead of a likely summer move to either the Premier League or LaLiga. He missed a glorious chance to pull Dortmund level on aggregate just before the hour mark, side-footing the ball wide.

Conclusion:

Overall, the win was a significant achievement for Chelsea, who have struggled this season. The victory will serve as a morale booster for Potter and his players, and they will be hoping that they can continue their winning form as the season progresses.

Keypoints:

1. Chelsea defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Champions League

2. The pressure on Chelsea's head coach, Graham Potter, had been mounting, and a defeat in this game could have been disastrous for his future with the club

3. Chelsea had been struggling with their goal-scoring, and this win was their first game with more than one goal since December 2022

4. Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz scored the goals for Chelsea, with the latter's coming from a retaken penalty after a VAR review

5. Dortmund suffered from multiple injuries, and the late arrival of their team to the stadium delayed the kickoff by ten minutes

6. Dortmund's midfield prodigy, Jude Bellingham, missed a crucial chance to level the game and bring Dortmund back into the tie

7. The win will give Chelsea a much-needed boost in confidence, and it will be a significant achievement for Potter to guide the team to the quarterfinals of the Champions League

8. Chelsea will now look to build on this win and secure a place in the top four of the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League next season

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