Chelsea Faces Legia Warsaw in High-Stakes UEFA Conference League Quarterfinal

WARSAW, Poland — Chelsea FC is set to face Legia Warsaw in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarterfinals on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Marshall Józef Piłsudski Stadium. With Enzo Maresca at the helm, Chelsea will aim to leverage their considerable talent against a resilient Legia side that is eager to impress their home fans.

The Blues come into this match as heavy favorites in Europe’s third-tier competition, fueled by their goal of securing not just a place in the semifinals but also silverware after a challenging domestic season. Chelsea, however, has struggled in the Premier League, failing to score more than once in their last four matches. Maresca has chosen to start a modified lineup, giving key players like Tyrique George and Joshua Acheampong a chance to shine while resting some regulars.

The Chelsea starting lineup is structured in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Filip Jörgensen in goal, supported defensively by Malo Gusto, Benoit Badiashile, and Tosin Adarabioyo. Reece James, who is also team captain, has been moved to midfield. Meanwhile, Nkunku will be part of an attacking trio with Jadon Sancho and Cole Palmer, who is eager to end his goal drought.

Conversely, Legia Warsaw enters the clash after a solid domestic performance, currently sitting fifth in Poland’s Ekstraklasa. They advanced past Molde in the previous round of this tournament, challenging themselves against formidable European opposition. Legia’s coach, Goncalo Feio, is without key defenders Artur Jedrzejczyk and Jan Ziolkowski due to suspensions but welcomes back Steve Kapuadi. The Predicted starting XI includes Tobiasz in goal, a defense comprising of Wszolek, Pankov, Kapuadi, and Vinagre, with a midfield trio of Elitim, Augustyniak, and Morishita, and an attacking front made up of Chodyna, Shkurin, and Luquinhas.

Maresca expressed cautious optimism ahead of the match. “We respect Legia, they are a strong team with passionate supporters. However, we believe in our squad’s depth and ability to adjust,” he stated after the team’s training session.

TV coverage for the match will be available in various regions: TNT Sports in the UK, Paramount+ in the USA, and Sony LIV in India, while streaming options include discovery+ in the UK and DStv Now in Nigeria.

The match kicks off at 5:45 PM BST (12:45 PM EDT, 10:15 PM IST) and promises to be a thrilling encounter as Chelsea hopes to secure a strong lead heading into the second leg at Stamford Bridge next week.