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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔵" title="Blue circle" aria-label="Emoji: Blue circle"> Sporting Index Revisits: Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League title-winning season.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇵🇹" title="Flag of Portugal" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Portugal"> A tale of two halves, Chelsea’s 2011/12 campaign began with Andre Villas-Boas at the helm.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇪🇸" title="Flag of Spain" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Spain"> Roberto Di Matteo later took over as caretaker boss after a poor run of form in the league." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Red circle" aria-label="Emoji: Red circle">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔵" title="Blue circle" aria-label="Emoji: Blue circle"> Sporting Index Revisits: Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League title-winning season.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇵🇹" title="Flag of Portugal" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Portugal"> A tale of two halves, Chelsea’s 2011/12 campaign began with Andre Villas-Boas at the helm.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇪🇸" title="Flag of Spain" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Spain"> Roberto Di Matteo later took over as caretaker boss after a poor run of form in the league." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
"André was the outstanding candidate for the job. He is one of the most talented young managers in football."
In the summer of 2011, Chelsea appointed Villas-Boas as manager. Club statement:"André was the outstanding candidate for the job. He is one of the most talented young managers in football."https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔁" title="Clockwise rightwards and leftwards open circle arrows" aria-label="Emoji: Clockwise rightwards and leftwards open circle arrows"> Signings that season included Juan Mata, Thibaut Courtois and Romelu Lukaku." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👔" title="Necktie" aria-label="Emoji: Necktie"> In the summer of 2011, Chelsea appointed Villas-Boas as manager. Club statement:"André was the outstanding candidate for the job. He is one of the most talented young managers in football."https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔁" title="Clockwise rightwards and leftwards open circle arrows" aria-label="Emoji: Clockwise rightwards and leftwards open circle arrows"> Signings that season included Juan Mata, Thibaut Courtois and Romelu Lukaku." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
The campaign began with a 2-0 home victory vs Bayer Leverkusen - David Luiz and Juan Mata with the goals.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇪🇸" title="Flag of Spain" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Spain"> A trip to Valencia’s Mastella would follow, but a trademark Lampard strike wasn& #39;t enough to secure the win.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤝" title="Handshake" aria-label="Emoji: Handshake"> A late pen claimed a point for the Spaniards - Soldado." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark"> The campaign began with a 2-0 home victory vs Bayer Leverkusen - David Luiz and Juan Mata with the goals.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇪🇸" title="Flag of Spain" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Spain"> A trip to Valencia’s Mastella would follow, but a trademark Lampard strike wasn& #39;t enough to secure the win.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤝" title="Handshake" aria-label="Emoji: Handshake"> A late pen claimed a point for the Spaniards - Soldado." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Chelsea swept Genk aside in a 5-0 win at the Bridge in October - Torres scored a rare brace in the first half. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇧🇪" title="Flag of Belgium" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Belgium"> They could only hold the Belgians to a draw in the return fixture - their lead at the top of the group cut to just two points." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Soccer ball" aria-label="Emoji: Soccer ball"> Chelsea swept Genk aside in a 5-0 win at the Bridge in October - Torres scored a rare brace in the first half. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇧🇪" title="Flag of Belgium" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Belgium"> They could only hold the Belgians to a draw in the return fixture - their lead at the top of the group cut to just two points." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
A 2-1 away defeat to Bayer Leverkusen meant Chelsea had surrendered their title as Group E leaders.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚔️" title="Crossed swords" aria-label="Emoji: Crossed swords"> Needing a victory in their final fixture to top the group, Valencia were put to the sword.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Soccer ball" aria-label="Emoji: Soccer ball"> A Drogba brace either side of Ramires’ first-half effort put them through top." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Cross mark" aria-label="Emoji: Cross mark"> A 2-1 away defeat to Bayer Leverkusen meant Chelsea had surrendered their title as Group E leaders.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚔️" title="Crossed swords" aria-label="Emoji: Crossed swords"> Needing a victory in their final fixture to top the group, Valencia were put to the sword.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Soccer ball" aria-label="Emoji: Soccer ball"> A Drogba brace either side of Ramires’ first-half effort put them through top." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Chelsea would face an in-form Napoli side in the last 16.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔜" title="Soon with rightwards arrow above" aria-label="Emoji: Soon with rightwards arrow above"> Goals from Cavani and Lavezzi saw the Italians blow Chelsea away 3-1 in the 1st leg.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🪓" title="Axe" aria-label="Emoji: Axe"> This would be Andre Villas-Boas& #39; last Champions League game in charge of the club.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👔" title="Necktie" aria-label="Emoji: Necktie"> Chelsea appointed Roberto Di Matteo." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇮🇹" title="Flag of Italy" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Italy"> Chelsea would face an in-form Napoli side in the last 16.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔜" title="Soon with rightwards arrow above" aria-label="Emoji: Soon with rightwards arrow above"> Goals from Cavani and Lavezzi saw the Italians blow Chelsea away 3-1 in the 1st leg.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🪓" title="Axe" aria-label="Emoji: Axe"> This would be Andre Villas-Boas& #39; last Champions League game in charge of the club.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👔" title="Necktie" aria-label="Emoji: Necktie"> Chelsea appointed Roberto Di Matteo." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Chelsea would have to produce a miracle in the 2nd leg.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽" title="Soccer ball" aria-label="Emoji: Soccer ball"> After goals from Drogba, Terry and Lampard, Napoli& #39;s Inler sent the game into extra-time.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💫" title="Dizzy symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Dizzy symbol"> In the 105th minute, Ivanovic struck to send Chelsea through - a magical night at Stamford Bridge." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤞" title="Crossed fingers" aria-label="Emoji: Crossed fingers"> Chelsea would have to produce a miracle in the 2nd leg.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽" title="Soccer ball" aria-label="Emoji: Soccer ball"> After goals from Drogba, Terry and Lampard, Napoli& #39;s Inler sent the game into extra-time.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💫" title="Dizzy symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Dizzy symbol"> In the 105th minute, Ivanovic struck to send Chelsea through - a magical night at Stamford Bridge." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Chelsea travelled to Benfica in the QFs.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇮" title="Flag of Côte d’Ivoire" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Côte d’Ivoire"> Kalou& #39;s goal saw the Blues lead 1-0 going into the 2nd leg.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽" title="Soccer ball" aria-label="Emoji: Soccer ball"> Lampard put Chelsea 2-0 up before Javi Garcia& #39;s header set up a nervy last 10 minutes.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚀" title="Rocket" aria-label="Emoji: Rocket"> A rocket from Meireles in the dying seconds secured a place in the semis." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇵🇹" title="Flag of Portugal" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Portugal"> Chelsea travelled to Benfica in the QFs.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇨🇮" title="Flag of Côte d’Ivoire" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Côte d’Ivoire"> Kalou& #39;s goal saw the Blues lead 1-0 going into the 2nd leg.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽" title="Soccer ball" aria-label="Emoji: Soccer ball"> Lampard put Chelsea 2-0 up before Javi Garcia& #39;s header set up a nervy last 10 minutes.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚀" title="Rocket" aria-label="Emoji: Rocket"> A rocket from Meireles in the dying seconds secured a place in the semis." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Chelsea would face their European nemeses in Barcelona.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏟" title="Stadium" aria-label="Emoji: Stadium"> A fantastic cross from Ramires would be turned in by Drogba to give Chelsea a 1st-leg HT lead.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✖" title="Heavy multiplication x" aria-label="Emoji: Heavy multiplication x"> Chelsea survived a barrage of attacks but kept a crucial clean sheet, taking a slight advantage into the return leg." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇪🇸" title="Flag of Spain" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Spain"> Chelsea would face their European nemeses in Barcelona.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏟" title="Stadium" aria-label="Emoji: Stadium"> A fantastic cross from Ramires would be turned in by Drogba to give Chelsea a 1st-leg HT lead.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✖" title="Heavy multiplication x" aria-label="Emoji: Heavy multiplication x"> Chelsea survived a barrage of attacks but kept a crucial clean sheet, taking a slight advantage into the return leg." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Two goals either side of John Terry& #39;s crazy red card put Barcelona ahead in the tie.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇧🇷" title="Flag of Brazil" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Brazil"> A beautiful goal from Ramires and a Messi missed penalty set up a grand-slam finish at the Camp Nou.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎙" title="Studio microphone" aria-label="Emoji: Studio microphone"> A memorable last gasp Torres goal sent Chelsea to the final.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😍" title="Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes"> A tie to remember." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Red circle" aria-label="Emoji: Red circle"> Two goals either side of John Terry& #39;s crazy red card put Barcelona ahead in the tie.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇧🇷" title="Flag of Brazil" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Brazil"> A beautiful goal from Ramires and a Messi missed penalty set up a grand-slam finish at the Camp Nou.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎙" title="Studio microphone" aria-label="Emoji: Studio microphone"> A memorable last gasp Torres goal sent Chelsea to the final.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😍" title="Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes"> A tie to remember." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Chelsea would face Bayern Munich in their own stadium.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇩🇪" title="Flag of Germany" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Germany"> With 7 minutes to play, Müller put Bayern ahead. They were on the verge of glory.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⌚" title="Wristwatch" aria-label="Emoji: Wristwatch"> In the 88th minute, Chelsea had one last chance...https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Direct hit" aria-label="Emoji: Direct hit"> Mata& #39;s corner was converted by a bullet Didier Drogba header. Extra-time." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏟" title="Stadium" aria-label="Emoji: Stadium"> Chelsea would face Bayern Munich in their own stadium.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇩🇪" title="Flag of Germany" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Germany"> With 7 minutes to play, Müller put Bayern ahead. They were on the verge of glory.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⌚" title="Wristwatch" aria-label="Emoji: Wristwatch"> In the 88th minute, Chelsea had one last chance...https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Direct hit" aria-label="Emoji: Direct hit"> Mata& #39;s corner was converted by a bullet Didier Drogba header. Extra-time." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Penalties it was.
"André was the outstanding candidate for the job. He is one of the most talented young managers in football."
Penalties it was.
In extra-time, Bayern kept pushing for a winner and the chance finally came.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😩" title="Weary face" aria-label="Emoji: Weary face"> Drogba went from hero to zero after he brought down Ribery in the box. Penalty to Bayern.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧤" title="Gloves" aria-label="Emoji: Gloves"> Former Chelsea player, Arjen Robben stepped up but saw his penalty saved by Cech.Penalties it was." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Red circle" aria-label="Emoji: Red circle"> In extra-time, Bayern kept pushing for a winner and the chance finally came.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😩" title="Weary face" aria-label="Emoji: Weary face"> Drogba went from hero to zero after he brought down Ribery in the box. Penalty to Bayern.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧤" title="Gloves" aria-label="Emoji: Gloves"> Former Chelsea player, Arjen Robben stepped up but saw his penalty saved by Cech.Penalties it was." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Just like Moscow in 2008, Chelsea would face penalties yet again in a UCL Final.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧤" title="Gloves" aria-label="Emoji: Gloves"> Heroics from Petr Cech meant Chelsea were one kick away from glory. Up stepped Didier Drogba.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏆" title="Trophy" aria-label="Emoji: Trophy"> Drogba converted and Chelsea were Champions of Europe for the first time.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔵" title="Blue circle" aria-label="Emoji: Blue circle"> Europe was blue." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇷🇺" title="Flag of Russia" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Russia"> Just like Moscow in 2008, Chelsea would face penalties yet again in a UCL Final.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧤" title="Gloves" aria-label="Emoji: Gloves"> Heroics from Petr Cech meant Chelsea were one kick away from glory. Up stepped Didier Drogba.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏆" title="Trophy" aria-label="Emoji: Trophy"> Drogba converted and Chelsea were Champions of Europe for the first time.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔵" title="Blue circle" aria-label="Emoji: Blue circle"> Europe was blue." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
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