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Reaction
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Philipp Degen: "Nothing is decided yet"
Basel defender Philipp Degen says that his side can attack Chelsea with no fear following their home defeat in the Europa League.Apr 26,
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Yann Sommer takes positives from defeat
Yann Sommer says that Chelsea did not deserve to beat Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.Apr 26,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F17%2Fbasel-chelsea_1.jpg "Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez during the match against FC Basel on April 25, 2013")
Rafael Benitez questions penalty decision
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez reacts to his side's 2-1 victory over Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.Apr 25,
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David Luiz: 'We must stay focused'
Chelsea's David Luiz urges caution ahead of the team's Europa League semi-final second leg against Basel.Apr 25,
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects a 2-1 win for Chelsea in their Europa League semi-final first leg after a thrilling finale at St Jakob-Park.
Match Report
A late goal from David Luiz gives Chelsea a 2-1 win over Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final in Switzerland.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Europa League tie between Basel and Chelsea at St Jakob-Park.
HT Report
Victor Moses gives Chelsea a 1-0 half-time lead over Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final in Switzerland.
Team News
Chelsea make four changes for tonight's Europa League semi-final first leg against Basel in Switzerland.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Europa League semi-final between Basel and Chelsea.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: Basel 1-0 Grasshopper
Thursday, March 5 at 7.30pm in Swiss Super League
Thursday, March 5 at 7.30pm in Swiss Super League
Next Game: St Gallen vs. Basel
Sunday, March 8 at 1pm in Swiss Super League
Sunday, March 8 at 1pm in Swiss Super League
Last Game: Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea
Saturday, March 7 at 5.45pm in FA Cup
Saturday, March 7 at 5.45pm in FA Cup
Next Game: PSG vs. Chelsea
Wednesday, March 11 at 8pm in Champions League
Wednesday, March 11 at 8pm in Champions League
Form Guide
Build-up
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Murat Yakin: "We are very close to the final"
Murat Yakin says that Basel are "very close" to the final of the Europa League.Apr 25,
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Rafael Benitez wary of Basel
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that Basel will provide a threat for his side when they meet in the Europa League semi-finals.Apr 24,
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Roger Federer to watch Europa League semi-final between Chelsea, Basel
Roger Federer will be in the crowd for tomorrow night's Europa League semi-final between Chelsea and Basel.Apr 24,
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Ashley Cole, Gary Cahill return to Chelsea squad for Basel semi-final
Chelsea duo Ashley Cole and Gary Cahill are expected to feature in tomorrow's Europa League semi-final against Basel after overcoming their respective injuries.Apr 24,
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