Benitez credits Torres for Europa Cup win
Rafael Benitez hailed the impact of Fernando Torres after Chelsea had claimed the Europa League crown with a 2-1 win over Benfica last night.
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Lampard hopeful over new Chelsea deal
Frank Lampard added a Europa League winner's medal to his collection and then spelt out his desire to finally sign a new deal at Chelsea.
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Chelsea claim Europa League crown
Chelsea tonight became the first side to hold the Champions League and Europa League titles simultaneously as Branislav Ivanovic's stoppage-time header earned victory over Benfica in Amsterdam.
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As It Happened: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea have beaten Benfica in tonight's Europa League final at the Amsterdam ArenA.
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No dirty tricks from Benfica, says Jesus
Jorge Jesus has denied that his Benfica team have resorted to dirty tricks in a bid to gain a psychological edge over Chelsea.
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Hazard out, Terry a doubt for Europa final
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is out of tomorrow's Europa League final with Benfica due to a hamstring injury.
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Injured Blues travel to Amsterdam
Captain John Terry, forward Eden Hazard and midfielder John Obi Mikel have travelled to Amsterdam for Chelsea's Europa League final with Benfica despite doubts over their fitness.
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Torres on target as Chelsea reach Europa final
Chelsea advanced to a European final for the second successive season with a comprehensive Europa League semi-final second leg 3-1 defeat of Basel at Stamford Bridge.
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Benfica deny Fenerbahce to book final spot
Oscar Cardozo struck twice as Benfica overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the Europa League final at the expense of Fenerbahce.
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Chelsea team news for Europa League
Ashley Cole is suspended as Chelsea take on Basle in tomorrow's Europa League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge, seeking to seal a place in the May 15 final in Amsterdam.
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Benitez warns against complacency
Rafael Benitez will not allow his Chelsea side to get complacent about making the Europa League final after seeing Tottenham come a cropper against Basle earlier in the month.
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Fenerbahce edge out Benfica in Istanbul
A goal from Egeman Korkmaz guided Fenerbahce to a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Benfica in Istanbul.
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Mata and Benitez focused on Basel
Juan Mata and Rafael Benitez preferred to focus on Chelsea's immediate future - tonight's Europa League semi-final second leg with Basel - rather than be concerned by the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to Stamford Bridge.
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Luiz strikes late as Chelsea beat Basel
David Luiz, lucky to still be on the pitch after a shocking challenge, scored with the last kick of the game to give Chelsea a 2-1 win at FC Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
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Basel eliminate Spurs in penalty shoot-out
Tottenham's rollercoaster ride in the Europa League came to a dramatic end tonight as they suffered penalty shoot-out heartbreak in Basel, losing out 4-1 on penalties.
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Benfica dump Newcastle out of Europa League
Eduardo Salvio ended Newcastle's hopes of continuing their European adventure as Benfica struck deep into injury time to earn a 1-1 draw and prevent another late show.
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Beaten Chelsea advance to Europa League semis
Fernando Torres' Europa League hot streak continued as Chelsea advanced to the semi-finals despite a 3-2 defeat in their quarter-final second leg with Rubin Kazan at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
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Mikel fed up with Europa League
John Obi Mikel has admitted to struggling for motivation for Chelsea's Europa League campaign and is desperate to return to the Champions League next season.
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Bale ruled out for two weeks
Tottenham have confirmed that Gareth Bale suffered sprained ankle ligaments during the game against Basle and will be out for two weeks.
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Torres double boosts Chelsea
Fernando Torres scored twice as Chelsea seized the initiative in their Europa League quarter-final tie with Rubin Kazan with a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge.
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