Such is the gulf in quality and resources between Chelsea and their rivals for the Europa Conference League trophy, it is entirely possible that Enzo Maresca’s side could win this tournament without ever leaving second gear.

Without ever having to shift into second gear, Chelsea punched their tickets to the Conference League quarterfinals by defeating Copenhagen 1–0 in the second leg at Stamford Bridge.Considering the opponent,

Chelsea have advanced to the last eight of the Europa Conference League after beating FC Copenhagen 3-1 on aggregate.