Sportsmail rates Jose Mourinho's men as they need just a point against FC Porto at Stamford Bridge in a fortnight to secure qualification for the Champions League knock-out rounds.
Willian continued his sterling start to the season as he created Chelsea's opening goal and scored the second
Had little to do, but pulled off a superb save to keep out Eli Dasa who had broken free inside the box five minutes into the second half to keep Chelsea in front and only his fingertips kept out Eran Zahavi’s effort powered across goal.
Looked exposed at times as he tried to get forward and get at Maccabi Tel-Aviv’s defence. Came close with an early shot.
Brazil international Willian (7.5) was the Blues' star performer on a good night for Jose Mourinho's men
Had the wits about him to follow up his owner header which Predrag Rajkovic tipped on to the right post to put Chelsea ahead.
An early let-off as Terry let Dor Peretz free in the area but he headed over but held firm at the back until he was came off on a stretcher.
Gary Cahill (7) showed good anticipation to put Chelsea 1-0 up in Israel during the first-half
Looked suspect in defence in the early stages as Maccabi Tel-Aviv regularly targeted his flank and managed to get balls into the box, yet grew into the game.
Cesc Fabregas (7) came close to scoring in the first-half and showed off his wonderful passing range
A clever effort floated towards the top left corner, but just over on 19 minutes. Some wonderful passing from central midfield.
He looked nervy and shaken in the opening exchanges, but another who settled as the game went on and delivered a few nerve-settling tackles.
Former Chelsea centre-back Tal Ben Haim was sent-off in the first-half for lashing out at Diego Costa
The Brazilian has been their set-piece king this season and delivered the corner which led to their opener and then scored yet another free kick to double their lead and ease building tension.
Chelsea captain John Terry was taken off on a stretcher in the second-half after a solid night in defence
Made an early penetrating run down the right, but no-one managed to get on the end of his low ball. Also a lovely back-heel to set up Azpilicueta for a chance which he narrowly curled wide and added a third from close range.
Eden Hazard was shunted back to the left-wing where he was less effective and was taken off for Pedro
Hazard 6.5 (substituted for Pedro, 69 6)
Moved to his favoured No 10 role last weekend, shunted back out on the left wing here, where he became less effective once again. Mourinho looked less than impressed when he shanked a simple pass off the pitch, moments before he was subbed.