Chelsea Stunned by Unbeaten Dortmund in Champions League ThrillerChelsea Stunned by Unbeaten Dortmund in Champions League Thriller In a pulsating encounter at Signal Iduna Park, Chelsea’s unbeaten run in the Champions League came to an abrupt end as they were outplayed by a rampant Borussia Dortmund side. The Blues, who had not lost a single game in the competition since November 2021, were comprehensively dismantled by an inspired Dortmund team. The German giants took the lead within the first 10 minutes when Karim Adeyemi burst past Trevoh Chalobah and slotted home. Chelsea struggled to find their rhythm, as Dortmund’s relentless pressing and attacking intent overwhelmed them. Jude Bellingham doubled the lead for the hosts just before half-time, capitalizing on a poor clearance from Kepa Arrizabalaga. After the break, Chelsea showed signs of improvement but their efforts were met with further resistance from Dortmund. Raphael Guerreiro added a third goal for the Germans in the 77th minute, sealing the victory. Dortmund’s victory was a statement of intent, and they have now extended their unbeaten run to 21 games in all competitions. Their fearless approach and attacking prowess were too much for Chelsea to handle. “We were not at our best tonight,” admitted Chelsea manager Graham Potter. “Dortmund were excellent, and they deserved the victory.” Chelsea’s defeat has dealt a blow to their hopes of winning the Champions League, and they will need to regroup quickly to avoid a similar fate in their upcoming fixtures. Dortmund, on the other hand, will be buoyed by this result and will be confident of continuing their impressive run. The match at Signal Iduna Park was a testament to the quality of the Champions League and highlighted the growing threat posed by German teams in European competition.
