London, England — Chelsea came from behind to defeat Napoli and secure a place in the UEFA Champions League last 16, with Joao Pedro scoring twice in the second half to seal the victory.
Chelsea had taken an early lead through Enzo Fernandez, who converted from the penalty spot. However, Napoli responded before halftime with goals from Antonio Vergara and Rasmus Hojlund, going into the break with a 2–1 advantage.
Joao Pedro turned the match around after the interval, scoring twice to hand Chelsea a crucial win and confirm their progression to the knockout stage.
Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur booked automatic qualification to the last 16 after defeating Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany. Goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke sealed the victory for Spurs.
Despite their struggles in the Premier League this season, Tottenham produced a dominant display to finish fourth in their group, allowing them to avoid the February knockout play-offs.
Meanwhile, Manchester City also advanced after beating Galatasaray, with goals from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki. Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen created several chances, but City’s goalkeeper kept them at bay.
City’s progression was confirmed after Benfica’s victory over Real Madrid, which secured Pep Guardiola’s side an eighth-place finish and a spot in the Champions League top eight.