The Irish Times

Real Madrid marvel in the madness of Champions League chaos

Ancelotti’s pre-game masterstroke showed that Spanish side believed they could win

Thu May 05 2022 - 17:59

Christian Pulisic nets late winner as Chelsea defeat 10-man West Ham

Craig Dawson sent off at Stamford Bridge as Blues get away with Jorginho missed penalty

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 16:43

Eddie Nketiah double hands Arsenal vital win amid Chelsea chaos

Arsenal forwards rescue side from some poor defending at Stamford Bridge

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 22:17

Édouard Mendy seems doomed never quite to be centre stage

Few goalkeepers seem as misunderstood as the Senegal and Chelsea stopper

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 10:29

Tuchel must choose chaos if Chelsea are to attempt a Real Madrid comeback

Manager stresses importance of imposing physicality at the Bernabéu

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 22:33

Karim Benzema’s hat-trick puts Real Madrid in box seat against Chelsea

Defending European champions all at sea during quarter-final first leg

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 22:16

Chelsea survive early scare to ease into quarter-finals

Lille take the lead in raucous atmosphere but Pulisic and Azpilicueta put the tie to bed

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 22:40

Caoimhín Kelleher justifies Klopp’s faith with Wembley heroics

‘If it works out, then it’s all about Caoimhín. If it doesn’t work out, then it’s all about me’

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 10:23

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic goals give Chelsea healthy advantage over Lille

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave Romelu Lukaku on the bench is vindicated

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 22:09

African Cup of Nations round-up: Comoros stun Ghana to keep their hopes alive

Senegal take top spot in Group B as Zimbabwe sign off with upset of Guinea

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 18:45

Romelu Lukaku helps Chelsea come from behind at Villa

Substitute scores between two Jorginho penalties to reignite title challenge

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 20:12

Chelsea pay for slopiness as draw with Zenit lets Juventus take group honours

Ozdoev’s injury-time strike earns draw for Russian side

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 20:15

Tuchel not playing the blame game but knows mistakes are hurting Chelsea

‘We need to care about the details, not start asking big questions or doubting the big picture’

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 15:56

Masuaku’s late goal completes West Ham’s comeback win over leaders Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel’s side took the lead twice but could not hold on at the London Stadium

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 15:06

Michael Carrick denies any input from Ralf Rangnick in Man United team

Caretaker coach spurns suggestion that incoming boss had a hand in team selection

Sun Nov 28 2021 - 21:28

Edouard and Ferland Mendy criticise media mix-ups with accused Benjamin

Two cousins, who play for Chelsea and Real Madrid, confused for City player in custody

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 10:38

Jesus on target as Manchester City end Chelsea’s unbeaten start

Pep Guardiola’s men deliver the first real statement of the Premier League season

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 14:44

Are Chelsea actually a defensive team, and is it sustainable?

Statistical profile more resembles a team battling relegation than chasing the title

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 07:43

Tuchel backs ‘more relaxed’ Werner to come good at Chelsea

Club record signing Lukaku linked well with the German in 3-0 win at Tottenham

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 18:22

Romelu Lukaku breaks free to get champions Chelsea off to perfect start

Striker had been well marshalled by Zenit before header

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 22:31

Thiago Silva marshals 10-man Chelsea as they hold off Liverpool at Anfield

Veteran defender leads brilliant rearguard action for Thomas Tuchel’s side

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 20:01

Kepa the perfect super sub as Chelsea secure Super Cup in Belfast shoot-out

Spanish goalkeeper comes off the bench at the end of extra-time to deny Villarreal

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 23:16

Édouard Mendy: From French third tier to Champions League final

Chelsea goalkeeper has cemented his place at Stamford Bridge

Fri May 28 2021 - 06:30

Chelsea comeback delays Manchester City’s title party

Aguero penalty miss proves costly as Chelsea win crucial three points in race for top four

Sat May 08 2021 - 19:51

Chelsea set up all-English Champions League decider against Manchester City

Tuchel’s side see off Real Madrid despite missing a host of chances

Wed May 05 2021 - 22:21

Chelsea see off Porto despite Mehdi Taremi’s spectacular late strike

Thomas Tuchel’s side set up a semi-final date with Real Madrid or Liverpool

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 22:34

Chelsea make Seville a home away from home to take control of Porto tie

Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell score away goals in first of two legs in the Spanish city

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 22:24

Five star West Brom hand out first defeat to Tuchel’s Chelsea

Callum Robinson scores a double as 14-match unbeaten start comes to an end

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 15:09

Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid to reach Champions League quarters

Hakim Ziyech and Emerson on target to give Thomas Tuchel’s team a 3-0 aggregate win

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 22:13

Goalkeepers on top as Chelsea and Leeds draw at Elland Road

Punchless Chelsea hold on in goalless draw but Tuchel’s unbeaten run continues

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 14:49

Chelsea win at Liverpool to move into top four

Depleted champions outplayed in historic fifth straight league defeat at Anfield

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 22:31

How Thomas Tuchel hit the ground running and got Chelsea back on track

Manager has brought more lightness since replacing Lampard but has been ruthless too

Fri Feb 26 2021 - 22:30

Olivier Giroud’s acrobatics earn Chelsea crucial lead over Atletico Madrid

Thomas Tuchel’s side take advantage of Atletico’s lack of ambition

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 22:42

Chelsea move into the top five with a third consecutive win

Three wins in a row for Thomas Tuchel since taking over, Sheffield United stay bottom

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 21:36