Schalke stop Chelsea juggernaut in its tracks


  • Football
  • Thursday, 18 Sep 2014

Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas (L) is challenged by Schalke 04's Kevin-Prince Boateng during their Champions League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London September 17, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

LONDON (Reuters) - Schalke 04 halted the Chelsea juggernaut when they drew 1-1 in their Champions League Group G opener at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, handing a wake-up call to the London club who had won their first four games of the season.

After Cesc Fabregas put Chelsea ahead with his first goal for the club after 11 minutes, it seemed the floodgates would open and Chelsea, who have scored 15 goals in a perfect start to the Premier League, would run out easy winners.

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