Tyrique George scored his first senior aim and substitute Noni Madueke struck twice as Chelsea secured a dominant 3–0 first-leg victory over Legia Warsaw of their UEFA Convention League quarter-final conflict on Thursday evening.

George, who has been with the membership for the reason that age of eight, broke the impasse 4 minutes into the second half, tapping residence after a irritating opening 45 minutes during which Chelsea managed possession however didn’t convert their dominance into targets.

Madueke changed Cole Palmer at halftime and made a right away influence, doubling Chelsea’s lead with a composed end into the bottom-right nook from contained in the field.

Second-half spark powers Blues

The guests upped the tempo after the break, shifting the ball with better urgency and creating extra significant alternatives. Their stress lastly paid off, with George and Madueke capitalising on sustained spells of attacking play.

Regardless of the improved show, Christopher Nkunku’s struggles in entrance of aim continued. The French ahead noticed his penalty saved by Legia goalkeeper Kacper Tobiasz, extending a poor run that has seen him web simply as soon as in his final 12 appearances.

Madueke shortly erased the frustration, nonetheless, tapping in Chelsea’s third aim simply 25 seconds later after a low sq. ball from Jadon Sancho.

Eyes on the semis

The emphatic end result provides Chelsea a powerful benefit heading into the return leg at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 17. The winner of the tie will face both Swedish aspect Djurgårdens IF or Speedy Vienna within the semi-finals.