10 December 2014 at 19:45
Match Summary
Chelsea defeated Sporting CP 3:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2014. Goals were scored by Fàbregas 8′ (pen.), A. Schürrle 16′, J. Silva 50′, J. Obi Mikel 56′. Chelsea made 3 substitutions, Sporting CP made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Chelsea and Sporting CP — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: N. Matić
assist: G. Cahill
Lineups
Chelsea lined up in a — formation, while Sporting CP deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Chelsea field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Sporting CP's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Age & Experience
The average age of Chelsea's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Sporting CP average 32.0 (youngest: Ricardo Esgaio (32), oldest: Ricardo Esgaio (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Chelsea's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 1 for Sporting CP. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Chelsea have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats. Sporting CP show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Chelsea
Sporting CP
Chelsea vs Sporting CP Head to Head Results
Chelsea and Sporting CP have met 1 times — Chelsea won 1, Sporting CP won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Chelsea leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (1 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–1 in 2014.
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Chelsea
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Drawn
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Sporting CP
Recent Meetings (1)
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