Overview
The historic rivalry between Chelsea F.C. and Club América has been marked by some of the most memorable matches in football history. The two clubs have met in four major competitions over the past two decades, with the most recent being a thrilling Champions League semi-final in 2022. As the two clubs prepare to face off again in the 2023 season, let’s take a look at their previous encounters and the stats surrounding them.
Previous Meetings
The first time that Chelsea F.C. and Club América met was in the 2003/04 UEFA Champions League group stage. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Frank Lampard scoring the equalizer for Chelsea in the 88th minute. Their next meeting came in the 2007/08 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, with Chelsea beating Club América 3-1 on aggregate. The Blues then faced off against the Mexican side in the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, with Chelsea winning 3-2 on aggregate. The most recent meeting between the two sides came in the 2022 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, with Chelsea again coming out on top, winning 4-2 on aggregate.
Head-To-Head Record
In their four previous meetings, Chelsea F.C. have come out on top with three wins and one draw. Chelsea have scored a total of 12 goals in their four encounters, with Club América scoring five. The Blues have been the dominant side in terms of possession, averaging 55% of the ball in their four games. Chelsea have also had more shots on target, with an average of 4.5 per game compared to Club América’s 1.5.
Key Players
Chelsea’s key players in their previous encounters with Club América have been Frank Lampard, who scored four goals in the four games, and Eden Hazard, who scored three. For Club América, the key players have been Oribe Peralta, who scored two goals in the four games, and Rubens Sambueza, who scored one.
Stats
Chelsea F.C. and Club América have faced off four times in competitive matches. The Blues have won three of the four matches, with one draw. Chelsea have scored 12 goals in their four games, with Club América scoring five. The Blues have had 55% of possession on average and have had more shots on target, averaging 4.5 per game compared to Club América’s 1.5. Chelsea’s key players have been Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard, while Club América’s key players have been Oribe Peralta and Rubens Sambueza.
Conclusion
The rivalry between Chelsea F.C. and Club América has been a thrilling one over the years. The two sides have met four times in competitive matches, with Chelsea coming out on top in three of them. The Blues have had the upper hand in terms of possession and shots on target, and their key players have been Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard. The two sides will face off once again in the 2023 season, and it promises to be another exciting match.
