The 2013 success at the Amsterdam Arena against Benfica was achieved with a last-gasp goal from Branislav Ivanovic (2-1), while the 2019 win was achieved in the controversial and rather disappointing setting of the Olympic Stadium in Baku, although the 4-1 score line against Arsenal did more than enough to keep Blues fans entertained! Champions League Europa Leagueįormerly known as the UEFA Cup, the Europa League as it is now has been taken by Chelsea twice since its rebranding after the much-maligned Intertoto Cup was absorbed into it.
Having beaten Middlesbrough in the 1997 FA Cup final, Chelsea managed it again in the ’98 League Cup Final while the thrilling 3-2 extra-time win against Liverpool at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in 2005 ranks as a real highlight in the club’s domestic history. Now known as the EFL Cup or under the title of whatever sponsor helps to fund it, the League Cup has been taken by the Blues five times. The club’s last FA Cup triumph came in 2018 at the new Wembley with a hard-fought win against Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United, Eden Hazard’s penalty ultimately winning it for Antonio Conte’s side.
That first success back in 1970 was achieved against Leeds United after a replay at Old Trafford while the 1997 triumph at Wembley featured what was at the time the fastest FA Cup Final goal ever – future Blues manager Roberto Di Matteo smashing in off the crossbar against Middlesbrough inside 42 seconds. FA CupĬhelsea have been prolific in the FA Cup, winning it eight times between 19. The title success in 2004-05 heralded a brand-new era for the club, the first Premier League win under owner Roman Abramovich with the “special one” Jose Mourinho announcing himself on the scene in overseeing the club’s first domestic title for 50 years. Of Chelsea’s six title wins in England, five of them have come in the Premier League era with wins in 2005, 2006, 2010, 20 backing up their First Division title win back in 1955. Whether in knock-out tournaments or leagues, at home or abroad, Chelsea have shown a winning mentality over the decades with numerous bits of silverware making their way into the trophy room at Stamford Bridge.