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Out the way, Champions League, you’ve had your two days of fun. It’s time for the romance of the Europa League, and here we’re covering Chelsea’s last 32 first-leg tie at Malmo. Team news next…

Europa League / 1/16 Final
Eleda Stadion / 14.02.2019
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Michael Hincks

Updated 14/02/2019 at 21:51 GMT


End of 2nd Half
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Goals from Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud helped Chelsea return to winning ways with a 2-1 first-leg win at Malmo.
After suffering their worst defeat in 28 years at Man City on Sunday, Chelsea responded to the 6-0 drubbing with a clinical enough display in Sweden.
Barkley scored his first European goal before the break, while Giroud flicked in the second just before the hour-mark, as Chelsea converted their first two attempts on target.
However, just as Chelsea pushed for a third, Anders Christiansen struck to give Malmo hope going into the return leg next week.
90'
Three minutes added on at Malmo.
89'
All about seeing this one out now for Chelsea - it's still two away goals, and they will still be heavy favourites to go through.
87'
Can't imagine Hazard is enjoying playing on a Thursday night in Sweden. You get the impression he wants to go it alone as he carries the ball for an age into the Malmo half, but the attack eventually ends.
85'
Here he is...
C. Hudson-Odoi
On
C. Hudson-Odoi
Chelsea
Chelsea
Pedro
Off
Pedro
Chelsea
Chelsea
81'
Final sub for Malmo.
80'
GOAL FOR MALMO!
Well then, Malmo are back in the tie. Christiansen converts after the hosts counter to great effect, slotting it past Kepa after a fine pass from Rosenberg.
A. Christiansen
Goal
A. Christiansen
Malmö FF
Malmö FF
77'
That's amore.
74'
And here's Kante for Jorginho.
N. Kanté
On
N. Kanté
Chelsea
Chelsea
Jorginho
Off
Jorginho
Chelsea
Chelsea
73'
Brave goalkeeping from Dahlin with Pedro looking to get on the end of an Azpilicueta cross.
72'
A slight surprise to see Hazard come on for Willian.
70'
Standberg and Lewicki on.
O. Lewicki
On
O. Lewicki
Malmö FF
Malmö FF
A. Traustason
Off
A. Traustason
Malmö FF
Malmö FF
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Two Malmo changes.
C. Strandberg
On
C. Strandberg
Malmö FF
Malmö FF
M. Antonsson
Off
M. Antonsson
Malmö FF
Malmö FF
70'
Pedro's shot deflects just wide but Chelsea are wasteful with the corner.
68'
He's the stat-man.
67'
BIG SAVE! Almost 3-0, but Dahlin does brilliantly to tip over Barkley's effort from basically the penalty spot.
65'
That's not five goals in four Europa League games for Giroud. He does well in the competition, but judging by his celebration he knows it's no reward being played on a cold night in Sweden. Higuain and Hazard remain on the bench and it's difficult to see them featuring at all!
62'
Classy.
58'
GOAL FOR CHELSEA!
Oh behave Olivier... It's a devastating counter from Chelsea as Willian takes it to the byline before sending in a low cross which Giroud coolly flicks in.
O. Giroud
Goal
O. Giroud
Chelsea
Chelsea
57'
A foul from Rosenberg leaves Emerson without a boot momentarily. Another foul for the count.