Willian’s volley gives Chelsea Champions League victory
Lille 1 Chelsea 2
Willian’s volley on his 300rd appearance for Chelsea gave them the first win of their Champions League campaign.
Tammy Abraham put them ahead midway through the second half, controlling a great ball from Fiyako Tomori and applying the finish.[phone]
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Victor Osimhen’s header hauled Lille level 11 minutes later.
But Willian restored their lead with 12 minutes remaining after being picked out by Callum Hudson-Odoi’s left-wing cross.
The fit-again Hudson-Odoi came on as a substitute and Reece James started the game as Chelsea’s youngsters again shone.
But it was seasoned campaigner Willian who got the all-important winner, leaving Chelsea third in Group H after two matches.
Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Tomori, James (Hudson-Odoi 67), Kante, Jorginho, Alonso, Willian (Pedro 85), Mount (Kovacic 87), Abraham.
Subs not used: Christensen, Caballero, Giroud, Batshuayi.
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