UEFA Champions League 2017/18, Chelsea 6-0 Qarabag: 5 Talking Points

#2 Qarabag unable to prevent an onslaught

Qarabag couldn't deal with Chelsea's attacking firepower

Qarabag had their work cut out from the first whistle here, with damage limitations likely chief among manager Gurban Gurbanov’s priorities.

Sometimes, though, the opposition’s quality proves too much. Qarabag did land seven shots on Chelsea’s goal, yet it always felt as though the west Londoners were holding them at arm’s length. The hosts were never unduly stretched, and whenever they poured forward there was a good chance of a goal being scored.

Qarabag, in truth, have probably exceeded expectations even at this early stage, and a relentless Conte-coached Chelsea outfit are arguably the worst team to face early on. Nevertheless, they will need to do more if they are to have any chance of making it out of the group stage.