Overview
Legia are showing relatively stable performance in the domestic league. They just won 2-1 against Gornik Zabrze, thereby consolidating their position in the top 5 of the rankings.
However, in the European arena, Legia have gone through difficult matches. In particular, in the round of 16, they had to struggle to defeat Molde with a total score of 4-3 after extra time. This shows that the Polish representative is not a strong team in the European arena.
Therefore, having to face Chelsea could be too much of a challenge for Legia. The Blues are showing impressive form in the Conference League, having won all 8 of their matches.
Coach Enzo Maresca's team is unbeaten in the last 7 matches in all competitions. They impressed with their effective ball control play and the sublimation of key players such as Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez.
In general, this is the match with the biggest difference in this year's Conference League quarter-finals. Chelsea with a squad worth nearly 1 billion Euros is possessing world-class stars.
Legia, on the other hand, have never reached the semi-finals of the European Cup in the 21st century. Overall, The Blues are superior to their opponents in every aspect.
The two teams have never met in European competition, but Legia have a good home record against English sides. They have beaten Aston Villa, Leicester City and Blackburn in Warsaw, with their only home defeat coming against Manchester United in 1991.
Personnel situation
Legia will be without captain Artur Jedrzejczyk after he was sent off late in the game against Molde. Defender Jan Ziolkowski was also banned from playing after receiving all his free cards.
On the other side of the front line, Chelsea are missing a number of stars due to injuries, including Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Marc Guiu. In addition, there is a long-term suspension of Mykhailo Mudryk.
Expected lineup:
Legia Warszawa: Tobiasz, Wszolek, Liolkowski, Pankov, Vinagre, Elitim, Augustyniak, Morishita, Chodyna, Shcting, Luquinhas.
Chelsea: Sanchez, gust, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, James, Fernandez, Caicedo, Madueke, Nkunku, Sancho, Jackson.
The match between Legia Warszawa and Chelsea takes place at 23:45 on April 10 (Vietnam time).
