Debutant Denis Zakaria netted as the Blues came from a goal behind to cap off their successful Champions League Group E campaign with victory against Dinamo Zagreb at Stamford Bridge.
The England giant had already secured top spot with a game to spare but were looking to finish off the group stage on a high.
The Blues, however, fell behind in the sixth minute when the Blues defence reacted poorly to a cross and Bruno Petkovic was able to head in from close range.
Chelsea initially struggled to create much in response but a well-worked move brought them their equaliser as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang backheeled the ball to Raheem Sterling inside the box and he kept his cool to slot in.
On-loan Juventus midfielder Zakaria then marked a dream debut as he drove in a low shot midway through the first half that squeezed over the line despite a defender’s attempt to clear.
The draw for the next round is scheduled for Monday, 7 November and Chelsea will face any of the second teams from the group stage.
