Chelsea overturned Napoli 3-2 in Naples as Joao Pedro’s brace completed a dramatic comeback, sending Chelsea into the Champions League round of 16 while Napoli drop into the Europa League. Punters: back Chelsea for late goals or Joao Pedro as an anytime scorer — markets may favour Chelsea to score after the 60th minute given their second-half form.
Joao Pedro Double Seals Chelsea Comeback at Maradona Stadium
Chelsea staged a stirring second-half turnaround to beat Napoli 3-2 in the final round of the 2025/26 Champions League league phase at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The win sends Chelsea through to the Champions League round of 16, while Napoli slide into the Europa League.
Fast-paced opening and Napoli turnaround
Chelsea took the lead in the 19th minute when Enzo Fernández converted a penalty, but Napoli hit back before half-time. Antonio Vergara levelled in the 33rd minute and Rasmus Højlund put the hosts ahead in the 43rd, giving Napoli momentum heading into the break.
Joao Pedro masterminds second-half revival
Chelsea emerged with urgency after the interval. Joao Pedro equalised in the 61st minute and then delivered the match-winner in the 82nd, completing a brace that overturned the deficit and secured all three points for the visitors.
Standings and competition impact
The victory moved Chelsea to 16 points and direct qualification to the Champions League round of 16. Napoli remain on eight points and will continue their European campaign in the UEFA Europa League, marking a disappointing exit from the Champions League.
Match stats and key takeaways
Chelsea showed resilience and second-half attacking potency, while Napoli’s inability to protect a halftime lead proved costly. Joao Pedro’s decisive performance underlined his impact as a late-game match-winner.
Betting implications
Chelsea’s late goals highlight value in markets for second-half scoring and anytime scorer bets on Joao Pedro. Punters may consider backing Chelsea to score after the 60th minute or placing small stakes on Pedro to find the net. Napoli’s defensive lapses reduce confidence in clean-sheet and win-only bets for the hosts.
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