Atletico Madrid had lost just one of its last 23 home Champions League matches, but Chelsea made that two in 24.
The Blues trailed 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano, but came back through Alvaro Morata and a Michy Batshuayi stoppage time winner to seize control of Group C before an Oct. 18 visit from AS Roma.
[ RECAP: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Chelsea ]
And if you think the Blues aren’t aware of the victory’s special nature, read on (from the BBC):
- Eden Hazard: “We are very happy. It was a tough game against one of the biggest teams in Europe. We deserved to win the game. Atletico Madrid defend well and both teams are strong at blocking the attackers.”
- Alvaro Morata: “It is a very important win for us. It was a big test. Atletico Madrid were in the Champions League final a few years ago and now we can go home relaxed and put this mentality into the Premier League.”
Conte notes it is very difficult to come back against Atletico after they score but Chelsea kept our heads and did so. #ATLCHE
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 27, 2017