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A year ago

CHELSEA WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 11 YEARS AGO TODAY IN MUNICH

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On May 19, 2012, Chelsea made history by winning the Champions League for the first time in their history. The Blues defeated Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties after the match was drawn 1-1 after extra time.

The match was played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, and was watched by over 70,000 fans. Chelsea started the match brightly and created several chances, but they were unable to find the back of the net. Bayern Munich grew into the game and took the lead in the 37th minute through Thomas Müller.

Chelsea equalized in the 45th minute through Didier Drogba, who headed home a cross from Juan Mata. The match remained level after extra time, and it went to penalties.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr ?ech saved two penalties in the shootout, and Drogba scored the winning penalty to give Chelsea the victory.


The win was a huge moment for Chelsea, who had never won the Champions League before. It was also a personal triumph for Drogba, who had been at the club for eight years and had been a key part of their success.

The win in Munich was a watershed moment for Chelsea, and it helped to establish them as one of the top clubs in Europe. They have since gone on to win the Champions League again in 2021, and they are now considered to be one of the favorites to win the competition again this season.

The win in Munich will live long in the memory of Chelsea fans, and it is a moment that they will cherish forever. It was a night when dreams came true, and it was a night that will never be forgotten.

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Here are some of the key moments from the match:

  • Thomas Müller scores the opening goal for Bayern Munich in the 37th minute.
  • Didier Drogba equalizes for Chelsea in the 45th minute.
  • The match remains level after extra time.
  • Chelsea win 4-3 on penalties.
  • Petr ?ech saves two penalties in the shootout.
  • Didier Drogba scores the winning penalty.

Here are some of the reactions from the players and managers after the match:

  • Didier Drogba: "It's a dream come true. I've been waiting for this moment for eight years. I'm so happy for the team, the fans, and the club."
  • Petr ?ech: "It's an amazing feeling. I've never won the Champions League before, and it's a dream come true."
  • Roberto Di Matteo: "I'm so proud of the team. They played their hearts out and they deserved to win."
  • Jupp Heynckes: "We were the better team for most of the match, but we didn't take our chances. Chelsea deserved to win."


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The win in Munich was a historic moment for Chelsea, and it is a moment that they will cherish forever. It was a night when dreams came true, and it was a night that will never be forgotten.

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