Chelsea's unwanted dismal Champions League record revealed after winless start in 2022/23

Chelsea have not won either of their first two games in the Champions League for the first time since 1999, according to an alarming statistic.

This comes after their 1-1 draw against FC Salzburg on Wednesday night, with the Blues sitting bottom of Group E.

Raheem Sterling was able to give the hosts the lead at Stamford Bridge thanks to his curling effort from the edge of the area.

However with 15 minutes remaining, Noah Okafor equalised for the visitors, ensuring they took a point back to Austria.

It means Chelsea have still only won three games this season, having now competed in eight matches across all competitions.

Wednesday’s result has now given the Blues an unwanted record in the prestigious competition, with the west London side now facing a huge task if they want to qualify for the knockout stages.

According to OptaJoe, Chelsea have not won either of their first two matches in the Champions League for the first time since the 1999/2000 season.

Their opening matchday loss to Dinamo Zagreb has now been coupled with the draw against Salzburg, with the side picking up just one point from a possible six.

Group toppers AC Milan are next for the Blues, with the home tie being played first and the reverse fixture at the San Siro coming the week after.

Should Chelsea finish third come the final game of the group stages, they will be demoted to the Europa League.

However, winning that competition would give them automatic qualification for next season’s Champions League, even if they finish outside of the Premier League top four.

Wednesday night’s game was Graham Potter’s first game in charge as the new boss at Stamford Bridge.

He was appointed last week following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel.

The 47-year-old was pleased with the performance, but reveals they are frustrated with the result.

Speaking to the media after the match, he said: "We're frustrated with just the one point. I thought the application of the players and the attitude of the players was fantastic, and I really enjoyed how they went about their work against a good opponent, an opponent that make it difficult for you. They attack quick and defend well.

"I thought in the first half we got Raheem into some good one-vs-one situations and created some opportunities, but they got some blocks in. 

“We scored a good goal, and in the period we didn't control it as well as we had, we concede which is disappointing, but it can happen at this level.

"And then our response was really good. Their keeper has made a couple of saves, and we needed that second goal, but it didn't come. We're disappointed with one point."