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On this day: Chelsea eliminated from Champions League
On this day in 2012, Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage, despite recording a 6-1 victory over Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge.Dec 5,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F01%2Fc.jpg "Cesar Azpilicueta")
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'We'll win Europa League'
Cesar Azpilicueta says that Chelsea will win the Europa League after being knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday.Dec 6,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F44%2F640x480_luizscore_20121031.jpg "David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot")
David Luiz wants Europa League win
David Luiz says that Chelsea are out to win the Europa League after being eliminated from the Champions League.Dec 6,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F44%2F640x480_cahill_20121031.jpg "Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second")
Gary Cahill admits Champions League exit is damaging
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits that the club's efforts in the Champions League this season have been way below the required standard after the holders crashed out in the group stages.Dec 5,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F49%2Frafa-benitez-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline on December 5, 2012")
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea response despite exit
Rafael Benitez believes that Chelsea will rally from their Champions League exit if they can repeat their performance against Nordsjaelland in the Premier League.Dec 5,
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Petr Cech reeling from Champions League exit
Petr Cech admits that a crushing 6-1 victory over Nordsjaelland came as scant consolation after Chelsea were eliminated from the Champions League.Dec 5,
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 6-1 win over FC Nordsjaelland on a Champions League night of mixed emotions for the Blues.
Match Report
Holders Chelsea are out of the Champions League despite a 6-1 victory over Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Chelsea's must win Champions League match against Nordsjaelland this evening.
HT Report
Chelsea hold a 2-0 half-time lead over Nordsjaelland in tonight's must-win Champions League encounter at Stamford Bridge.
Team News
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez makes two changes for tonight's crucial Champions League clash with Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge.
Preview
Sports Mole previews what could be Chelsea's final Champions League match of the season, against Nordsjaelland.
Build-up
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Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea need luck to qualify for Champions League last 16'
Rafael Benitez admits that Chelsea need to get lucky to qualify for the Champions League last 16, but is confident that Shakhtar Donetsk will defeat Juventus.Dec 5,
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea victim of their own success'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez hints that winning the Champions League last season may have tempered the hunger and ambition of his players.Dec 5,
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Frank Lampard out of Nordsjaelland clash
Chelsea's match with Nordsjaelland comes too soon for midfielder Frank Lampard.Dec 4,
Rafael Benitez: 'We need goals from everyone'
Rafael Benitez wants to see all of his Chelsea squad begin to contribute more goals.Dec 4,
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Frank Lampard trains ahead of Champions League clash, John Terry absent
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard trains ahead of tomorrow's Champions League match against Nordsjaelland, while John Terry remains absent from the squad.Dec 4,
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