Axel Disasi hilariously tries to CROWD SURF on Chelsea fans during the wild celebrations that followed Conor Gallagher’s stoppage-time goal against Crystal Palace…but ends up causing the collapse of an advertising board

Axel Disasi attempted to go crowd surfing on the Chelsea supporters after the Blues grabbed a late victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. 

Mauricio Pochettino’s side went behind to a Jefferson Lerma goal in the first half of the London derby on Monday night before Conor Gallagher’s brace and one from Enzo Fernandez snatched all three points. 

Ex-Eagles star Gallagher sparked wild celebrations when he calmly slotted past Dean Henderson in the first minute of stoppage time, leading to jubilant scenes between players and supporters. 

So ferocious were the celebrations that an advertising board in front of the away fans gave way as Chelsea players rejoiced with their travelling supporters. 

And the reaction of Disasi was perhaps the most extraordinary as he climbed over the barrier before launching himself, back first, on top of several fans that had encroached to join their team. 

An advertising board in front of the away fans collapsed during the chaotic scenes at the end of the game

The French defender was ultimately unsuccessful in his efforts and almost immediately returned to his feet, having found no fan able to support his weight. He was booked for his actions which appeared to at least contribute to the destruction of the board.

Still, it was a crucial moment for the squad and a welcome source of joy in a season that has been marked by inconsistency. 

The win ensured that Chelsea registered their second impressive away win in as many games after thumping Aston Villa 3-1 at Villa Park in the FA Cup last week. 

Before that, Pochettino’s job had come under some pressure following back-to-back Premier League defeats to Liverpool and Wolves, with the latter drawing particular consternation from fans and pundits. 

Chelsea moved back into the top half, above Gary O’Neil’s side, and are now just two points behind Newcastle in seventh. 

Gallagher bagged a brace against his former team at Selhurst Park to lift Chelsea into the top half

However, the gap to the top six remains a sizeable seven, with their best hope of European football next season appearing to be via a triumph in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at the end of the month. 

The Stamford Bridge outfit must first navigate the daunting task of a trip to Manchester City on Saturday, with Pep Guardiola’s side looking at their annual seasonal best.