Chelsea may not secure automatic qualification to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 and could be forced into the playoff stage, despite sitting on 13 points in the league table.
Softfootball has gathered that Chelsea's position is far from secure, as several teams directly below them are also on 13 points. Barcelona , Sporting CP , Manchester City , Atletico Madrid and Atalanta all share the same points tally, making the final group-stage matches decisive.
While Chelsea's points total looks strong on paper, the fixtures tell a different story. The Blues travel to Italy to face Napoli , who are currently 25th in the Champions League table. Napoli desperately need a win to secure a playoff spot, meaning they will approach the match with maximum urgency and intensity.
