{"id":78790,"date":"2026-01-29T13:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=78790"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:22:17","slug":"kings-of-europe-chelsea-set-new-champions-league-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/kings-of-europe-chelsea-set-new-champions-league-record\/","title":{"rendered":"Kings of Europe: Chelsea Set New Champions League Record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea made history during their thrilling win against Napoli on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p>As the dust settles on the final round of the UEFA Champions League league phase, Chelsea have officially cemented their status as England&#8217;s most consistent European powerhouse.<\/p>\n<p>Following their direct qualification for the knockout rounds, the Blues have reached the Champions League last-16 for a record-breaking 18th time.<\/p>\n<p>This milestone sees them pull clear of their Premier League rivals, asserting a dominance in Europe that few could have predicted during the club&#8217;s recent transitional years.<\/p>\n<h2>The Stats: Chelsea Outshine Rivals<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea attacker Joao Pedro scored twice as Chelsea booked their sport in the last 16 against Italian Serie A giants Napoli.<\/p>\n<p>Enzo Fernandez also scored for the west London side as they edged out a Napoli side featuring former Manchester United player Rasmus Hojlund.<\/p>\n<p>While the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have also qualified for the next round.<\/p>\n<p>Only Chelsea can claim to have reached the last 16 more than any other English club.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal have reached this stage 17 times,\u00a0 Liverpool 13 times, and Manchester United and Manchester City both 12 times.<\/p>\n<p>However, although they are record breakers. Chelsea are as big as 18\/1 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/uefa-champions-league-winner-betting-odds-2025-2026\/\">Champions League betting odds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next For The Blues?<\/h2>\n<p>With the draw for the Round of 16 looming, Chelsea fans will be looking at potential matchups against the likes of PSG, Monaco and other heavyweights.<\/p>\n<p>As the only English team to have won every major UEFA trophy, the Blues are now hunting for a third Champions League crown to truly distance themselves from their domestic rivals.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the final standings, Chelsea&#8217;s first knockout hurdle in March will be one of these four clubs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): The French giants finished 11th and represent the &#8220;nightmare&#8221; draw for the Blues.<\/li>\n<li>Newcastle United: A potential all-English blockbuster, as the Magpies finished 12th and must navigate the play-offs first.<\/li>\n<li>AS Monaco: The Ligue 1 side finished 21st and will be the underdogs in their play-off fixture.<\/li>\n<li>Qaraba\u011f FK: The surprise package from Azerbaijan finished 22nd and remains a long-shot potential opponent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Rivals Lead The Way<\/h2>\n<p>While Chelsea can brag about this record, it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/uefa-champions-league-winner-betting-odds-2025-2026\/\">Arsenal who are favourites<\/a> to lift the trophy in the Champions League betting odds.<\/p>\n<p>Bayern Munich are 9\/2, while Premier League rivals Manchester City are 7\/1 despite a below-par season for the Cityzens.<\/p>\n<p>One player who won&#8217;t be lining up in the Champions League is Raheem Sterling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/raheem-sterling-next-club-demand-chelsea\/\">Sterling left Chelsea<\/a> ahead of the win against Napoli and is now a free agent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea made history during their thrilling win against Napoli on Wednesday night. 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