Chelsea fans react to Hakim Ziyech’s performance vs Atletico Madrid

Hakim Ziyech 2021
Hakim Ziyech 2021

A selection of Chelsea fans were delighted with Hakim Ziyech’s performance during last night’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.

The Blues had a 1-0 advantage after the first leg of the last 16 tie, and they comfortably made it to the next round with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

Ziyech opened the scoring on the break in the 34th minute, but he was slightly fortuitous as his right-footed shot sneaked through the left hand of Jan Oblak.

He could have had a second goal after the interval, but his curling shot from the edge of the box was tipped over the bar by the Atletico goalkeeper.

Aside from his two shots on target, the Moroccan managed three key passes and three take-ons, and it was one of his best performances in many months.

Ziyech’s goal was his first for the Blues in any competition since October last year, and it was his maiden strike at the Bridge.

Some fans were delighted with the showing, and here are a few reactions on Twitter.

Ziyech has registered three goals and four assists from 25 appearances for the Blues this term, and it has been a disappointing debut campaign.

He was initially out-of-favour under manager Thomas Tuchel but has recently returned to the mix and started four of the last five matches.

However, the 27-year-old can’t take his place for granted and needs to find consistency to claim a regular starting role.

The Moroccan has plenty of competition, with the likes of Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi waiting for their opportunities to impress.

Read: Thomas Tuchel praises ‘simply outstanding’ performance from this Chelsea midfielder.

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