Chelsea received the Champions League for the primary time of their historical past on this present day in 2012.
The west London membership, who have been overwhelmed within the 2008 last by Manchester United, made it second time fortunate as they bought the higher of Bayern Munich on penalties after the sport ended 1-1 after additional time.
The tie was performed at Bayern’s Allianz Arena and it seemed just like the German aspect would capitalise on dwelling benefit after Thomas Muller’s 83rd-minute objective put them getting ready to glory.
But, underneath the stewardship of Roberto Di Matteo, the Blues hit again 5 minutes later as Didier Drogba headed Juan Mata’s nook previous Manuel Neuer.
Bayern squandered an enormous likelihood to regain the benefit simply 5 minutes into additional time when former Blues winger Arjen Robben noticed his penalty saved by Petr Cech following Drogba’s foul on Franck Ribery.
Ultimately, nothing might separate the perimeters in 120 minutes, that means – similar to within the 2008 last – the vacation spot of the trophy can be determined by spot-kicks.
This time, although, the shoot-out went in Chelsea’s favour as, regardless of Mata failing with their first kick, goalkeeper Cech denied Ivica Olic earlier than Bastian Schweinsteiger struck the proper submit.
That allowed Drogba to attain the profitable penalty and provides Chelsea a maiden Champions League crown.
Blues captain John Terry gained notoriety after the sport as, though he was suspended, he donned his full equipment and performed a outstanding half within the celebrations, making him the butt of many jokes.
Chelsea received the competitors for the second time in 2021, beating Premier League rivals Manchester City 1-0 in Porto thanks a Kai Havertz objective.