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For Chelsea fans, the 2023/24 Champions League has made for difficult viewing. Of course, the matches have been good – the matchup between Union Berlin and Real Madrid was one of the most entertaining 90 minutes of football in recent memory – but Chelsea’s absence has undoubtedly put a damper on things.
That absence was set in stone after the disappointing game against Real Madrid that happened in April last year. Not only did this game see Chelsea lose out on the chance to lift a third Champions League trophy – although that was looking pretty slim at the chance – but it also ensured they would not play in the competition during the current season.
There was an indisputable air of gloom when fans walked away from Stamford Bridge that day, with many wondering whether Chelsea had become – we shudder to think about it – a bad team.
But while their fortunes have not been great recently, it’s hard to envision Chelsea going on a downward spiral, especially considering their past triumphs.
Remember, 2021 and even 2012 were not too long ago. These were the years when Chelsea marched through some of the best teams in the world, coming up trumps in two finals that are etched forever into the Blues’ memory.
Do these victories improve their Champions league odds for 2024/25? Well, probably not. But there are undoubtedly cues that can be learned by the team moving forward.
What Did Chelsea Get Right?
It’s hard not to talk about the 2012 Champions League campaign without mentioning club legend Didier Drogba. In the final against Bayern Munich, it was Drogba who turned hero when he equalised in the 88th minute of the game, keeping Chelsea’s trophy hopes alive before a tense penalty shootout saw them get over the line.
Throughout the campaign as a whole, Drogba had been a rock for the players, many of whom had been written off before the first ball was even kicked. His experience – as well as the experience of players like John Terry, Peter…
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Author : Barry Bridges
Publish date : 2024-03-07 12:30:57
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