Chelsea 3-1 BATE Borisov - 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis: Europa League 2018/19

#2 BATE Borisov need lessons on how to start games well

It did not go according to the script for Baga against Chelsea

BATE Borisov have had no problems whatsoever in their domestic league competition for well over a decade and are now on their way to a 13th consecutive league title this season. However, the Belarusian champions have struggled to start games positively in their recent outings against PAOK FC and Chelsea respectively in the Europa League this season.

Aleksei Baga's men were 3-0 down within the first 15 minutes during their 4-1 loss to PAOK at home earlier this month while Chelsea established a healthy two-goal cushion within the first 10 minutes of play at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

If you count out the probable winners of Group L in the form of Chelsea, it is still a widely open and competitive Group considering the fact that all the other teams are currently level on three points from their three games so far in the competition.

BATE are at home to Chelsea in their next assignment in the Europa League and the away trip to a raucous Thessaloniki after that could well decide if they can continue their involvement in Europe despite their unparalleled success back home.