Blues so wasteful, but Matic header does the trick

Nemanja Matic’s first-half header was enough for Chelsea to record a first victory of Champions League Group G, but it should have been so much more comfortable than a 1-0 win at Sporting.

The Estadio Jose Alvalade, where Blues boss Jose Mourinho spent 18 months from 1992 as assistant to Bobby Robson, was vibrant on Sporting’s first home clash among Europe’s elite in five years. Chelsea captain John Terry was relieved though after his side clung on despite missing chances.