Chelsea vs Aston Villa — Pass Map

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Chelsea 1 – 2 Aston Villa

Premier League · 27 Dec 2025

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High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Build-up anchor from deep

B. Badiashile completed 74 passes at 92.5% accuracy with 88 touches, dominating possession distribution from Chelsea's back line. His volume and precision shaped the tempo and allowed attacks to develop through structured play from defence.

Villa's creative catalyst in midfield

M. Rogers created 3 key passes and 0.403 expected assists, consistently unlocking Aston Villa's attacking potential. His output in the final third provided clear goalscoring opportunities and drove Villa's offensive threat throughout.

Chelsea's defensive shield on the night

R. James accumulated 17 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances, becoming a wall across Chelsea's right flank. His tireless work rate and interventions disrupted Aston Villa's attacks before they developed into real danger.

Limited spark off the bench

E. Buendía managed only 1 key pass and 0.004 expected assists in 58 minutes as an Aston Villa substitute. His minimal creative impact suggested the timing of his introduction or tactical fit did not spark the attacking momentum Villa needed.