In a game when both teams had plenty of chances to score, Chelsea defeated Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 to advance to the round of 16 of the Champions League.
Christian Pulisic and Conor Gallagher were two of the four changes Graham Potter made to the lineup that played Manchester United in a Premier League draw.
After a promising start in which Salzburg forced Kepa Arrizabalaga into a few saves, Mateo Kovacic gave Chelsea the lead with a goal-bound effort from the edge of the box.
After that, the visitors kept up the pressure and nearly added a second goal when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was let through on goal, but Philipp Kohn made a save.
Salzburg emerged for the second half with fresh energy and grabbed an equaliser after 48 minutes through Junior Adamu who cushioned a finish past Kepa after being played through in behind.
Chelsea responded well and regained the lead when Kai Havertz crashed a long-range strike in off the underside of the crossbar.
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A switch to a back four saw Chelsea stifle the Salzburg attack as the Premier League side saw out an important victory which secured their place in the next round of the competition.
