Chelsea are one of the most respected clubs in the world, a club that has won the Champions League twice, most recently in 2021, and six Premier Leagues, as well as two Europa Leagues. So, what is such a team doing in the Conference League, the third tier of European football competitions?
This is a question many people, including fans, are asking after beating Noah (fourth in the Armenian league) 8-0 at Stamford Bridge. This victory is the largest in the recent history of the Conference League (launched in 2021) and places Chelsea at the top of the championship phase, with twice as many goals as second-placed Legia Warsaw.
Although the victory and the goal-fest are pleasing, the idea that Chelsea should not play in this competition persists. By finishing in sixth place in the Premier League, they clinched a Conference League play-off place.
Former Barça player Marc Guiu, local Tyrique George and controversial Joao Félix scored goals. The score was already 6-0 at halftime, which could have made the situation even more difficult for Noah.
As we can read on the BBCNoah is 311th in the UEFA club rankings, with a squad valued at £6.5 million according to Transfermarket. Chelsea are eighth in the UEFA poll, and their squad is worth £800 million.
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