"We had moments where we knew we could match them, but it was tough. You could clearly see the quality. We're going into every game knowing it's going to be difficult. The Champions League is where we want to be. This is what we were fighting for last season. Now we've got to grab it with both hands and enjoy it. Hopefully it will be a good ride."
"Every game is going to be tough so we have to be ready for that. If they've [Qarabag] qualified for the Champions League, it's something big. It means they've done really well to get to where they are. The Champions League is where we want to be at Chelsea and this is where we want to stay - so we have to show the levels."
Chelsea secured Champions League qualification with a final-day win over Nottingham Forest in the 2024-25 season. The club has won two of three Champions League matches this season, with the opening game lost to Bayern Munich and an upcoming away trip to Qarabag. Including the Club World Cup, Chelsea have won 20 of 23 international matches under Enzo Maresca, scoring in every game and averaging 2.9 goals per outing (66 goals). The team showed competitive moments against Bayern despite the scoreline. The Champions League place is framed as a reward to be embraced, with each match expected to be difficult.
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