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Chelsea forward Joao Pedro put his side 1-0 up against Atalanta in Bergamo this evening, the Brazilian’s first goal in the Champions League.

After a slick ball across the face of goal from Chelsea star Reece James, Joao Pedro was there to poke it in and, after a lengthy VAR check, the goal was confirmed.

BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Joao Pedro celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Reece James during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match  at Stadio di Bergamo on December 09, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Atalanta could have done their qualification hopes a world of good with a win against Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea but trail heading into half-time.

La Dea also suffered an injury blow in the first half, with Raoul Bellanova forced off with an injury and replaced by Davide Zappacosta.

Video: Joao Pedro puts Chelsea up against Atalanta

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