Lille FC welcomed 2021 Champions League winners Chelsea at their home grounds as they were defeated in 2 goals to 1 victory as Chelsea captain Azpilicueta scored the goal.
The 90 mins intense match saw Lille FC take the lead with a penalty caused by Chelsea midfielder Jorginho.
Christian Pulisic equalized for the [BLUES] before halftime of the match. The well-attended match however witnessed Tuchel commending the players for putting up a spectacular performance in the second league of the match.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel said: the tactics weren’t right in the first 20 minutes I take responsibility.
Goals from Christian Pulisic and captain Cesar Azpilicueta sealed a 4-1 aggregate win over the Ligue 1 Champions.
For his part, Azpilicueta took to his Instagram page as he shared a picture of himself with the caption ” Together into the next round!! That’s the spirit”.
