Chelsea-Panathinaikos: Live Blog Coverage

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Chelsea vs. Panathinaikos: Live Blog Coverage - Champions League Showdown!

Let's get this Champions League party started! The Blues are hosting the Greek giants at Stamford Bridge for a clash that promises to be a real nail-biter. Chelsea are looking to make a statement in the group stage after a shaky start to the season, while Panathinaikos are on the hunt for an upset. This is a battle between two teams with a lot of history and a ton of talent - it's gonna be lit!

Kick-off: 8:00 PM GMT

Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

Here's the lowdown on the teams:

Chelsea

• The Blues are looking to bounce back after a few disappointing results in the Premier League. Their attacking prowess is well documented, with stars like Nkunku and Sterling ready to light up the pitch.
• Potter needs to find the right balance in his squad and get his team firing on all cylinders.
• Chelsea will be looking to dominate possession and create chances, but Panathinaikos' defense will be a tough nut to crack.

Panathinaikos

• The Greens are back on the big stage after a long absence. They're hungry for glory and their manager Jocelyn Gourvennec will have his boys well-organized.
• Their main goal will be to frustrate Chelsea and try to catch them on the counter-attack. Bernard and Palacious are key players to watch in the final third.
• It’s an uphill battle for the Greeks, but they’ll be hoping for some magic moments to secure a shock result.

First Half:

5' - Early scare for Chelsea! A quick break from Panathinaikos almost resulted in a goal! Bernard danced past a couple of defenders, but his shot was saved by Sanchez.

10' - Chelsea on the front foot! Nkunku with a brilliant run through the middle and he lays it off to Sterling who fires a shot just wide of the goal.

20' - GOAL! Chelsea takes the lead! Sterling with a dazzling piece of skill, cuts inside and curls a shot past the helpless goalkeeper! What a strike!

30' - Panathinaikos struggling to get into the game. Chelsea are dominating possession and creating chance after chance.

40' - GOAL! Chelsea scores again! A lovely team goal, Nkunku plays a brilliant pass to Havertz who slots it home with a cool finish. The blues are in control.

Half-time: Chelsea 2-0 Panathinaikos. The Blues are playing with confidence and energy. Panathinaikos needs to step up in the second half.

Second Half:

50' - GOAL! Chelsea makes it 3-0! A moment of brilliance from Mudryk who cuts inside and scores with a thunderous strike. Panathinaikos looking deflated.

60' - Panathinaikos trying to get back into the game. They've made a few substitutions and are pushing forward.

70' - Chelsea looking comfortable in possession. Panathinaikos struggling to break through their defense.

80' - GOAL! Panathinaikos pulls one back! A fantastic strike from Bernard who finds the back of the net from a tight angle.

85' - Late chance for Panathinaikos! But their shot goes over the bar.

90' - Full-time! Chelsea wins a comfortable 3-1 victory.

Final Score: Chelsea 3-1 Panathinaikos

What a game! Chelsea dominated the first half and looked unstoppable. Panathinaikos showed some fight in the second half but it wasn't enough to stop the Blues.

Stay tuned for more Champions League action!