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Europa League | Group Stage
Oct 25, 2018 at 8pm UK
3-1
The Match
Match Report
Chelsea beat BATE Borisov 3-1 at Stamford Bridge thanks to a Ruben Loftus-Cheek hat-trick, putting the Blues in total control of their Europa League group.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov, as Ruben Loftus-Cheek struck three times in a one-sided contest.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's Europa League clash against Belarusian champions BATE Borisov.
Form Guide
Build-up
![Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle on August 28, 2018 Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle on August 28, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Jorginho needs a rest'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri says that midfielder Jorginho 'needs a rest' after establishing himself as a regular for club and country this season.
Oct 25, 09:56
![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: 'Eden Hazard out of BATE Borisov clash'
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri confirms that Eden Hazard will miss Thursday's Europa League clash with BATE Borisov.
Oct 24, 14:59
![Willian in action for Chelsea on February 25, 2018 Willian in action for Chelsea on February 25, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against BATE Borisov
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Thursday's Europa League clash against BATE Borisov at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 23, 18:08