A gritty FA Cup semifinal triumph over rivals Leeds United proved to be no more than a false dawn for Chelsea, who are slumping dramatically to close out a bitterly disappointing 2025–26 campaign.
Champions League soccer is almost entirely off the table for last season‘s Conference League winners. A run of six straight Premier League defeats leaves them ninth with just three games remaining. Perhaps a break from continental action will serve them well next season, even if BlueCo require UEFA’s generous prize money to keep the sinking ship afloat.
