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2021/22 UEFA Champions League
Group H
Zenit Saint Petersburg v Chelsea FC
Saint-Petersburg Stadium
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Kick-Off 17h45
Zenit Saint Petersburg will face off with the defending champions Chelsea FC in the
UEFA Champions League Group H match on December 8.
The Russian giants were held to a 1-1 draw by Swedish champions Malmo away in their last Group H game on November 23.
As a result, Zenit are winless in their last three matches in this competition having recorded two consecutive defeats and one draw.
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They have lost two of their last three home matches in the Champions League, while the other game ended in a win over Malmo on September 29.
Meanwhile, Chelsea hammered Italian football powerhouse Juventus FC 4-0 at home in their previous Group H game on November 23.
The English giants are unbeaten in their last three matches in this competition having recorded three successive victories.
Chelsea have won two of their last three away matches in the Champions League, while the other game ended in a win over Malmo on November 2.
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“Very good performance, we wanted to stay patient but not fall asleep," Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said after masterminding an impressive win over Juventus.
"We wanted both things, be patient but increase the intensity. We did very well, we scored so many and created so much. Full credit. Amazing performance, fantastic result.”
"It was a different behaviour from us. We were sharper, more determined and took more risks in the areas where it was necessary. That increased the rhythm and intensity. "We lacked that in Turin," he continued.
"We had control but did not hurt them. You need to penetrate, do runs off the ball. It is a mix between patience and acceleration in the game. It was good, we scored nice goals."
Zenit will host Chelsea for the first time in a competitive match.
Head-to-Head stats (UEFA Champions League)
Matches - 1
Zenit - 0
Chelsea - 1
Draws - 0
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