Chelsea have written a unique chapter in European football history after recording victories against the reigning champions of Italy, Spain, England and France within the last seven months. Despite an inconsistent domestic campaign, the Blues have repeatedly risen to the occasion against elite opposition.
Softfootball gathered, the latest statement came on January 28, 2026, when Chelsea defeated Italian champions Napoli 3–2 in the final group-stage match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League. The victory secured a sixth-place finish in the league table and qualification to the next round, while Napoli crashed out after failing to secure even a playoff spot.
Earlier in the competition, Chelsea thrashed Spanish champions Barcelona 3–0 on November 25, 2025, in a dominant group-stage display. Barcelona later recovered to qualify, sealing progression with a 4–1 win over FC Copenhagen.
In domestic action, Chelsea also overcame Premier League champions Liverpool, winning 2–1 on October 4, 2025, with goals from Moisés Caicedo and Estêvão. The run of giant killings began in July 2025, when Chelsea stunned Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain with a 3–0 victory to lift the UEFA Super Cup.
Despite these high-profile wins, Chelsea fans remain cautious, as defeats to smaller sides, including a 3–1 loss to Leeds, have highlighted the team’s ongoing inconsistency following the sacking of Enzo Maresca on January 1, 2026.
