Can you believe Chelsea FC are Champions League Winners 2012?
After an amazing match that saw Chelsea FC win on their final penalty, taken by the simply awesome Didier Drogba, these pictures showcase what an amazing feat Chelsea FC managed!
When one picture speaks a thousand words! Surely this has be be an iconic image for Chelsea fans!
The finest goalkeeper (Petr Cech) ever to play for Chelsea and most certainly the best striker (Didier Drogba) in the world, let alone at Chelsea.
Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Winners 2012
Is this possibly the best ever Chelsea squad? Some will agree, some will disgree. Though everyone will agree that the 2012 season was possibly one of the greatest ever seasons for Chelsea!
Didier Drogba Penalty Kick in Champions League Final 2012
The penalty kick that will never be forgotten by Chelsea fans! Didier Drogba’s penalty was what sealed the deal for a Chelsea win on the night.
Jose Mourinho stated “Judge him (Drogba) when he leaves”, so was the confusion when Jose purchased him. I think we can safely say that Didier Drogba certainly earned his right as a Chelsea all time great.
His first stint at the club lasted from 2004-2012 and that penalty kick, his last kick for the club at that point, will be remembered forever.
Take a look at further UEFA Europa League Winners after Chelsea’s win in 2013.
Chelsea on the Winners Bus 20th May 2012
Such an amazing season, with the greatest players. However, Chelsea now face Manchester City in the 2021 Final of the Champions League. Can Chelsea muster the spirit that they had all those 9 years ago?
Will the game yet again go to penalties? We will find out on May 29th 2021 when the two English clubs meet in what will be an epic final of the Champions League 2021!
Will you be watching the Chelsea vs Manchester City Champions League Final on May 29th 2021?
Images courtesy of the Chelsea Football Club Facebook page.
