Again, it was far from convincing, but Chelsea conjured up just enough to down Copenhagen 1-0 at home to advance to the UEFA Conference League quarterfinals by a 3-1 aggregate score.

While winning a knockout competition won’t be as straightforward as perhaps some are suggesting given the vast difference in resources Chelsea boast when compared to their fellow participants, it would be a major shock not to see Enzo Maresca’s side progress into at least the final eight at this stage.