{"id":38454,"date":"2026-05-24T20:50:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prizrenpost.com\/en\/sunderland-returns-to-europe-after-more-than-50-years\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T20:50:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:50:57","slug":"sunderland-returns-to-europe-after-more-than-50-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prizrenpost.com\/en\/sunderland-returns-to-europe-after-more-than-50-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunderland returns to Europe after more than 50 years"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sunderland have secured participation in European football for the first time since 1973 after a 2-1 home win over Chelsea left the Blues out of European competition.<\/p>\n

The Premier League-promoted side started strongly in the decider, building constant pressure on Chelsea, who failed to control the game in the first half.<\/p>\n

The first goal came in the first minute. 25th, when Trai Hume took advantage of a rebound and scored with a quick shot inside the box.<\/p>\n

Chelsea tried to respond through Cole Palmer and Enzo, but to no avail in the first half.<\/p>\n

Early in the second half, Brian Brobbey was stopped by goalkeeper Robert S\u00e1nchez, but then Sunderland luckily doubled their lead after a Malo Gusto own goal.<\/p>\n

Chelsea got back into the game when Cole Palmer scored. after a clean sheet ended a goalless run, narrowing the scoreline.<\/p>\n

However, the situation was complicated for the Londoners when Wesley Fofana was sent off for a foul on Wilson Isidor.<\/p>\n

Sunderland carefully managed the rest of the game, securing a historic victory that gives them 7th place in the table and qualification for the Europa League.<\/p>\n

For Chelsea, the season ended with great disappointment, as they finish in 10th place and without participation in European competitions.\/Express<\/p>\n

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