João Félix ended his goal drought with a brace as Chelsea powered to a 4-1 win against Panathinaikos in the Uefa Conference League, while Welsh club The New Saints made history with a 2-0 victory against Kazakh side Astana on Thursday.

Portugal forward Félix has struggled to make an impact since returning for a second spell with Chelsea in August.

Yet to start a Premier League game following his move from Atlético Madrid, the 24-year-old seized the chance to prove a point to Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.

Félix's only goal in seven previous appearances this season came on his debut at Wolves on August 25.

He ended his six-game barren run in the first half against out-classed Panathinaikos and netted again after the interval.

Mykhailo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku were also on target as Chelsea made it two wins from two games in the tournament.

"The most important thing is no matter how many players we change, you can see the identity of the team. The identity is quite clear," Maresca said.

"What we want is exactly what they're doing, taking the chance when we give it to them," he added. "Tonight once again they showed that."

Maresca made 11 changes from the side that lost at Liverpool last weekend, but still fielded a strong side that was far too dynamic for the Greeks. (AFP)