Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertzwith a twice-taken penalty, were given the objectives because the Blues relieved the power on supervisor Graham Potter,
The Englishman’s process used to be at the line after a season that has to this point did not ship any go back on a world-record injection of over £500 million ($600 million) in a single season on new signings.
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Chelsea had gained simply 3 in their earlier 16 fits to fall to tenth within the Premier League and bow out early of each home cups.
But a few of their dear selection of stars confirmed up in time to stay looking for a 3rd European Cup.
“There was a fantastic feeling in the dressing room. We have been through a tough period and this competition means a lot to us,” mentioned Potter.
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“We wanted to progress and get into the last eight and it sets us up for the next few weeks.”
Dortmund arrived in England at the again of a 10-game profitable run in all competitions.
But the guests posed hardly ever any attacking danger within the first part bar a Marco Reus free-kick that Kepa Arrizabalaga did brilliantly to palm to protection.
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“We have to say, over the course of two games, Chelsea deserve to go through,” mentioned Dortmund boss Edin Terzic.
“Both legs were very tight games. In this type of games inches and moments decide if you are going to the next round or not.”
Chances got here and went ceaselessly on the different finish. Havertz smashed a volley off the interior of the put up after which in any case discovered the web by means of the bottom of the bar just for the purpose to be dominated out for an offside towards Sterling previous within the transfer.
The worst leave out used to be to return as Kalidou Koulibaly miscued with an open purpose from Ben Chilwell’s free-kick and Felix’s follow-up effort used to be blocked at the line.
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Potter used to be uncharacteristically animated at the touchline as he continuously whipped the group as much as stay pushing his aspect ahead.
“There’s a lot of emotion in the ending,” added Potter. “It was tense in the end but the boys played fantastic.
“I’m overjoyed for them to get the win and nice for everybody right here.”
The home fans finally had something to celebrate three minutes before half-time.
Sterling’s first attempt was another one to forget as he swiped and missed Chilwell’s low cross, but the England international composed himself to dribble past Reus and fire high into the net.
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“I had a bit of mis-kick with the primary contact however it landed completely and allowed us to construct on that for our efficiency,” said Sterling.
That was just Chelsea’s third goal in the last eight games.
Havertz’s penalty early in the second half meant Potter’s men scored more than once for the first time since December 27, but the German international needed two spot-kicks to make his mark.
Marius Wolf was penalized for handling Chilwell’s cross after a VAR review.
Havertz’s first penalty came back off the post, but VAR came to Chelsea’s rescue once more as Dortmund were further punished for encroaching.
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There was no second reprieve as Havertz coolly slotted the ball the same way, this time finding the corner of the net.
Chelsea’s spending spree may have ruled them out of the running for Jude Bellingham with the Dortmund midfielder expected to have his choice of Europe’s top clubs this summer.
But on his return to England, Bellingham missed Dortmund’s best chance to take the tie to extra-time when he side-footed wide from close range.