Chelsea is having a remarkable season, showcasing impressive form in the Premier League while also remaining unbeaten in the Europa Conference League.
Their latest triumph came on Thursday, as they earned a 3-1 victory over FC Astana in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The match began with Chelsea taking an early lead in the 14th minute.
Young forward Marc Guiu demonstrated his skills by finishing clinically at the near post, putting the Blues in front.
Guiu’s influence on the game was immediately felt again as he was involved in the second goal.
His relentless pressure on Astana’s defender, Aleksandr Marochkin, led to the unfortunate own goal, giving Chelsea a 2-0 advantage.
Chelsea continued to dominate, and by the 38th minute, they increased their lead to 3-0.
This time, it was Renato Veiga who capitalized on a precise corner kick from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, calmly finishing to further extend Chelsea’s advantage.
Just before halftime, Astana managed to pull one back.
Marin Tomasov’s expertly taken curling shot found its way to the far post, beating Chelsea’s goalkeeper and briefly giving Astana hope of making a comeback.
Despite this late goal from the hosts, Chelsea remained composed and focused throughout the second half, successfully maintaining their lead and ultimately securing the three points with a 3-1 victory.
During the match, Chelsea’s legendary former player, Joe Cole, was full of praise for Marc Guiu.
Speaking to TNT Sports at halftime, Cole made an interesting comparison between the young forward and former Uruguayan star Luis Suarez.
He noted that Guiu displayed a similar style of play to Suarez, highlighting his sharp instincts, clinical finishing, and ability to make an immediate impact on the pitch.
Cole’s comments emphasized Guiu’s potential and the high expectations surrounding the young player’s future at Chelsea.
This victory further bolsters Chelsea’s strong start to the season, and their impressive performances, both domestically and in Europe, continue to earn them recognition.
With players like Marc Guiu playing key roles, the Blues are looking like serious contenders in all competitions this season, and the team’s confidence continues to grow with each match.
