The Match
Match Report
A second-half goal from Olivier Giroud gives Chelsea a 1-0 victory over BATE Borisov, a result which earns the Blues a place in the last 32 of the Europa League.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea earn a place in the last 32 of the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over BATE Borisov.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League clash between BATE Borisov and Chelsea.
Head to Head
Oct 25, 2018 8pm
Group Stage
Chelsea
3-1
BATE
Form Guide
Build-up
![Eden Hazard celebrates getting his side's first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Cardiff City on September 15, 2018 Eden Hazard celebrates getting his side's first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Cardiff City on September 15, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Maurizio Sarri hoping to give Eden Hazard extended run out against BATE
Hazard recently returned after missing three games with a back injury.
Nov 8, 04:32
![Mateo Kovacic in action for Chelsea on August 18, 2018 Mateo Kovacic in action for Chelsea on August 18, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mateo Kovacic urges Chelsea not to get complacent
The Blues could confirm top spot in Group L with victory over BATE.
Nov 7, 17:04
![Maurizio Sarri on the touchline during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018 Maurizio Sarri on the touchline during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against BATE Borisov
Ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash between BATE Borisov and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri's side could line up in Belarus.
Nov 6, 12:05