Leeds United goalscorer reveals what inspired epic Chelsea win as Ethan Ampadu praised

The summer signing said the history between the two clubs played a role i thr victory

Comments Sport Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter 11:42, 04 Dec 2025

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Jaka Bijol says Leeds United players had spoken about the club's historic rivalry with Chelsea prior to kick-off on Wednesday. ‌

Bijol scored his first goal for the Whites with a powerful header to open the scoring after six minutes in the 3-1 win. The centre-back, who arrived for £15million in the summer, looked at ease in a back three and was one of the standout performers of the night. ‌

Speaking to reporters afterwards, he admitted

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