More bad news for Palhinha! Ex-Sporting man routed in Chelsea-Spurs | OneFootball

Chelsea and Tottenham were at the center of an intense derby at Stamford Bridge this Tuesday, in a match featuring several Portuguese players in the spotlight and ending with a 2-1 win for the "blues". João Palhinha - who was not called up for the World Cup - started for the side coached by Roberto De Zerbi. The clash between the two London rivals had a direct impact on the race for European qualification and also on the battle to stay in the Premier League.

. Enzo Fernández opened the scoring in the 18th minute and put the "blues" ahead, at a time when the "Spurs" were showing huge difficulties in attacking build-up and little creativity in the final third.

The home side, for whom Dário Essugo came on in the second half, doubled their lead in the 67th minute through Andrey Santos. Tottenham only managed to respond in the closing stages of the match, when Richarlison pulled one back with 15 minutes remaining. Even so, the men coached by Roberto De Zerbi could not avoid defeat at Stamford Bridge.

With this result, Chelsea end a miserable run of seven league matches without a win, finally picking up three points that allow the blues to return to the European places, now sitting in eighth, a UEFA Conference League qualification spot.

Tottenham, where Pedro Porro also plays, remain involved in the relegation battle, staying just two points above West Ham, coached by Nuno Espírito Santo. The decision will be postponed until the final Premier League matchday, scheduled for May 24, with the "spurs" hosting Everton and the "hammers" taking on Leeds.

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