Thursday night turned out to be a dream for Chelsea fans, as the Blues delivered a statement performance in Sweden and got a helping hand back home in the Premier League.

Chelsea’s trip to Stockholm saw them comfortably dispatch Djurgarden 4-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League quarter-final. The result all but seals a semi-final place for the Blues, who showed their class and attacking depth with goals from four different scorers. The performance was confident, dominant, and exactly what fans have been craving as the team aims to lift silverware this season. With the return leg at Stamford Bridge still to come, Chelsea can already start planning for the next stage.

While Chelsea were shining in Europe, Brentford did the Blues a huge favour by beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at the City Ground. The result keeps Chelsea firmly in fifth place in the Premier League table, tightening their grip on a potential European spot for next season. With just a few games remaining, every point and every slip-up from rivals counts—and this one was massive.

After a season of ups and downs, Chelsea finally seem to be building momentum at the right time. The Conference League campaign is offering confidence and clarity, and domestically, the table is starting to reflect the team’s recent improvements.

It was a night where everything went right for the Blues—one that could prove pivotal as we enter the business end of the season.

Chelsea have their destiny in their hands as regards winning the Conference League and sealing a Champions League spot for next season.