The UEFA Conference League knockout stage is underway with 16 teams from across the continent fighting for the title of UEFA's third-tier European competition, with a ticket to next season's Europa League on the line.

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Chelsea took one step into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Thursday in the first leg of their last 16 tie, while Panathinaikos and Fiorentina played out a five-goal thriller.

After topping the Europa Conference League league phase table, Chelsea begin their knockout stage journey with a visit to Danish club FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their Round of 16 matchup.

Chelsea finished top of the Conference League table after winning all six of their games in the group stage. Maresca’s side scored an impressive 26 goals and conceded five which saw them secure first place with a goal difference of 21.

Enzo Maresca's will look to underline their billing as tournament favorites as they head to Parken Stadium for this Uefa Conference League last-16 first leg clash. The west Londonders breezed through the league phase of this tournament,

Chelsea have the advantage in the Conference League last 16 tie against Copenhagen after a 2-1 away win in the first leg on Thursday. Reece James in the 46th and Enzo Fernandez in the 65th gave the Premier League team a 2-0 lead.