Chelsea sealed their return to Champions League football with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, thanks to a decisive goal by Levi Colwill in their final Premier League match of the season.
The Blues entered the match knowing a win would guarantee a top-four finish, and although the encounter at the City Ground lacked fireworks, it delivered the result they needed. A tense first half offered few chances, with Forest’s Chris Wood wasting a golden opportunity just before the break.
Four minutes into the second half, Chelsea found the breakthrough. A scramble in the box led to Pedro Neto laying the ball off for Levi Colwill, who calmly tapped in at the far post — a moment that ultimately secured fourth place.
Despite Forest pushing forward in search of an equalizer, including a missed injury-time chance by Wood, Enzo Maresca’s side held on under pressure. The Blues showed discipline and composure as they closed out the match, earning a crucial victory to end their campaign on a high.
Speaking post-match, Maresca acknowledged the challenges but praised his squad’s mentality. “It wasn’t pretty, but we did what we had to do,” he said.
Chelsea now look ahead to a return to European elite competition, a major achievement in Maresca’s first season in charge.
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