Champions League: Chelsea 1-1 Krasnodar - Jorginho earns a point for Blues as they finish winners

Chelsea were unable to overcome a spirited Krasnodar side in their final Champions League group game at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, though Jorginho’s penalty ensured they remained unbeaten in Group E.

Champions League: Chelsea 1-1 Krasnodar. Photo: @ChelseaFC

The visitors took a shock lead midway through the first half after some neat Krasnodar build-up play left Chelsea chasing shadows, before former Newcastle man Remy Cabella fired past Kepa Arrizabalaga.

The goal shocked the home side into life and they were level just a few minutes later. Some clever forward play from Tammy Abraham saw him hacked down in the area by Kaio, offering Jorginho the chance to slot home the resulting penalty kick, a chance he never looked like passing on.

Full-Time at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea 1-1 Krasnodar ⬇

That's full-time. A point at the end of a very impressive group stage for the Blues! 👊#CHEKRA pic.twitter.com/zoMzhnDPie
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 8, 2020

The home side continued to press for a winner throughout the second half but they just couldn't find a way past a resolute Krasnodar backline, with Abraham in particular enduring a frustrating evening in front of goal.

Emerson Palmieri - Chelsea are "ready for the next phase" of the Champions League ⬇

First in the group and ready for the next phase of the UCL! Well done lads! 🤩💪🏾 #CFC #EP33 pic.twitter.com/yfCkQSf32H
— Emerson Palmieri (@emersonpalmieri) December 8, 2020

With this result, Chelsea finished the preliminaries as winners of Group E with 14 points, recording four wins and two draws while Krasnodar finished third with 5 points, recording one win, two draws and three falls.

The Blues are toppers of Group E ⬇