Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund winners and losers as…

Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund winners and losers as Havertz responds and Bellingham fails test

Chelsea and Graham Potter did it. Against the odds, they defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on aggregate to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals and keep their 2022/23 season alive.

Goals from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz meant the west Londoners overturned a 1-0 first-leg defeat and ended Dortmund's astonishing 11-game win run. The victory also eases the pressure on Potter and is their first consecutive victory for the first time since October.

The scenes after the game between players, staff and spectators was a sight to behold. It almost provided a much-needed feeling of togetherness between Potter and the Chelsea fan base after such a difficult time for the 47-year-old.

Here are football.london's winners and losers in Chelsea's Champions League win.

WINNERS

Kai Havertz was one of Chelsea's most dangerous players on the night. The German didn't look fazed over recent criticism on his lack of goals and glided across the Stamford Bridge pitch with the confidence of a player on top of his game.

The forward played a starring role in Sterling's opener by progressing towards Dortmund's goal before showing impressive hold-up play. He provided the tie's winning goal with a calm and cooled - and retaken - penalty to send Chelsea through.

Kai Havertz celebrates scoring a penalty for Chelsea against Borussia Dortmund (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Sterling also deserves his name on this list after providing a performance exactly what is expected of him since his £47.5million move from Manchester City. Playing down the right and often through the centre, the 28-year-old scored goal number seven for Chelsea with a thunderous strike down the middle of the net.

The England international did an ultimate job at stretching Dortmund's defence and getting his side on the front foot. Sterling's ability to cause chaos amongst the likes of Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule got the jam-packed Stamford Bridge on their side and played a part in the victory.

While there are plenty of players who possibly deserve to be mentioned, Potter is the final winner from the win. The Chelsea boss has answered plenty of critics in the last two games and you could see the passion and relief in his face when the full-time was blown.

This result could play an enormous role in moulding Potter's reign at Chelsea. Continue this form in their upcoming games and the 47-year-old could be on for a winner.

LOSERS

Upon his return to England, Jude Bellingham suffered a disappointing evening. As well as his side crashing out of the Champions League, the midfielder missed a sitter at 2-0 down that would have brought Dortmund straight back into the tie.

With Todd Boehly watching on, the 19-year-old wasn't at his best in west London. His performance comes after reports from Italy claim his representatives had met with Real Madrid at a nearby hotel earlier in the day. He also provided a major scare to Chelsea fans late in the game with an awful challenge on Reece James. Luckily, the wing-back was okay.

From a Chelsea point-of-view, there were no losers. Every player that pulled on the shirt were accountable and put in a shift to see the game through.

PLAYER RATINGS

Kepa Arrizabalaga - 6

Reece James - 6

Wesley Fofana - 6

Kalidou Koulibaly - 6

Marc Cucurella - 6

Ben Chilwell - 7

Enzo Fernandez - 5

Mateo Kovacic - 6

Joao Felix - 7

Raheem Sterling - 7

Kai Havertz - 6