On Wednesday evening, Chelsea settled for a 1-1 draw against Galatasaray, despite taking the lead in the first half through Fernando Torres. The Turkish side managed to equalize in the second half courtesy of a goal from Cameroonian defender Aurélien Chedjou.
José Mourinho, the Chelsea coach, believes that the final result accurately reflects the nature of the match. “I think we got a logical result. In the first half, we were the better team and we missed the chance to kill the game. In the second half, they put more pressure on us, and we played more defensively,” analyzed the Portuguese tactician.
With their away goal, Chelsea have a solid advantage heading into the second leg on March 18. However, Mourinho emphasizes the importance of remaining focused and not underestimating their opponents. “Thanks to their away goal, Chelsea are well on their way to qualifying for the quarter-finals. But Mourinho’s men must not let up against the Turks on March 18. Everything is possible,” he added.
