‘Captain America’ Scores in Chelsea’s Champions League, Amid Turmoil of Russian Club Owner Being Sanctioned

‘Captain America’ Scores in Chelsea’s Champions League, Amid Turmoil of Russian Club Owner Being Sanctioned
Christian Pulisic of Chelsea scores their sides first goal past Leo Jardim of Lille OSC during a UEFA Champions League match in Lille, France, on March 16, 2022. Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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U.S. captain and Chelsea F. C. superstar, Christian Pulisic, received “Man of the Match” honors scoring in the 2–1 victory,  4–1 aggregate, in the second leg match on March 16, over French champion Lille to advance into the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

Pulisic, nicknamed “Captain America,” also scored in the first leg at home, Stamford Bridge, in the round of 16 with a 2–0 victory over Lille on Feb. 22.