It was another game and another disappointing result for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Frank Lampard made his return to the ground he called home for 13 years as a player to see his name plastered across the stands, but ultimately could do little to lift the spirits
The Blues did manage to find a goal having not scored in a match since they drew with Everton ahead of the international break as Conor Gallagher found the net via a Lewis Dunk deflection. Lampard's side could not hold their lead as they were dominated by Brighton, who recorded 26 shots, the most on record (since 2003/04) against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, per Opta.
It was not the result or performance Chelsea hoped for ahead of the return leg against Real Madrid on Tuesday. In addition, with no game at the weekend, Chelsea could find themselves 13th by the next time they play a Premier League game, should Crystal Palace and Wolves each win their two matches in the meantime.
