Thu May 01 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea Cruise to 4-1 Victory Over Djurgården in Conference League Semifinal First Leg
**Stockholm, Sweden** – Chelsea took a commanding lead in their UEFA Europa Conference League semifinal tie, defeating Djurgården 4-1 in a comfortable first-leg victory in Stockholm. Goals from Jadon Sancho, Noni Madueke, and a brace from substitute Nicolas Jackson secured the win on a challenging artificial pitch.
Sancho opened the scoring early, capitalizing on a defensive mishap in the 12th minute. Madueke doubled the lead before halftime with a composed finish. Jackson then added two goals in quick succession, profiting from defensive errors in the second half. While Djurgården’s Isak Alemayehu Mulugeta pulled one back with a stunning header, Chelsea remained firmly in control. A late miss from Adam Stahl further solidified Chelsea’s advantage.
Despite the challenging playing surface and several substitutions at halftime, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed satisfaction with the performance. Jackson, speaking post-match, echoed the manager’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of the victory and the team’s confidence in advancing to the final in Wroclaw, Poland on May 28th. The second leg will be played in London next week.
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