Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Benfica wasn’t just relief — it revealed exactly where this team stands. The first Champions League clean sheet brought much-needed stability with Chalobah and Badiashile stepping up, while Robert Sánchez kept Chelsea alive. Enzo Fernández finally showed signs of confidence, but without Cole Palmer, the attack looked brainless and disconnected. Jamie Gittens’ cameo exposed his lack of readiness for this level, proving Chelsea can’t afford passengers. Yet amid the chaos, Pedro Neto’s relentless drive and quality stood out as a rare spark. Five lessons from this scrappy win show both the cracks and the foundations being laid for what comes next at Stamford Bridge.
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