With defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday evening, Chelsea's chances of winning a trophy and finding some tangible form of success ended. Rodrygo's goals ensured the Blues and their supporters knew they were not at the level to progress to a Champions League semi-final regardless of any merit found in the performance.
Many will switch off, while others will think 'what is next?' in the coming days but it will be difficult to contemplate six weeks of the season with little to play for. Chelsea sit 11th in the Premier League with little hope of even earning a place in the Europa Conference League.
It's difficult to argue there is much to play for before the end of the season. Speaking following defeat to Real Madrid, Frank Lampard disagreed however. "The motivation has to be playing for Chelsea," said the Blues caretaker manager.
