Chelsea have been drawn against Copenhagen in the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League. Enzo Maresca’s team had a dominant run in the league stage, winning all six of their matches. They fielded a different lineup from their Premier League squad, showcasing their depth and versatility.
The Blues made history in the competition by recording the biggest-ever win when they thrashed Noah 8-0. Striker Marc Guiu has been in top form, currently leading the tournament’s goal-scoring charts with six goals.
Copenhagen, the Danish Superliga leaders, secured their spot in the last 16 by defeating Heidenheim in extra time during the play-off round. The winner of this tie will face either Molde or Legia Warsaw in the quarter-finals.
On Chelsea’s half of the draw, other matchups include Pafos versus Djurgarden and Borac against SK Rapid. Fiorentina, who finished as runners-up in the previous two seasons, will take on Panathinaikos.
The two-legged tie between Chelsea and Copenhagen is scheduled for Thursday, March 6 and Thursday, March 13. Fans are eagerly anticipating these matches, as both teams have shown their quality throughout the competition.
In other news, the official Twitter account of the UEFA Conference League shared a tweet highlighting the draw. The tweet included a video showcasing the excitement surrounding the upcoming fixtures.
The full last-16 draw of the Conference League includes matchups between Jagiellonia and Cercle Brugge, Molde and Legia Warsaw, Celje and Lugano, Pafos and Djurgarden, Panathinaikos and Fiorentina, Borac and SK Rapid, Real Betis and Vitoria SC, and Copenhagen and Chelsea.
Soccer fans can look forward to an action-packed round of matches as the competition progresses. Stay tuned for more updates on the UEFA Conference League.
