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Yossi Benayoun satisfied with Rubin Kazan display
Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun reveals that he felt "good" during his side's 3-1 victory over Rubin Kazan on Thursday night.Apr 5,
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Victor Moses: 'Fernando Torres is a natural goalscorer'
Chelsea winger Victor Moses praises Fernando Torres after the forward scored twice against Rubin Kazan on Thursday night.Apr 5,
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Rubin Kazan boss "scared" of Chelsea
Kurban Berdyev says that Rubin Kazan were scared of Chelsea during their defeat at Stamford Bridge.Apr 5,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F09%2Fmiddlesbrough-chelsea_2.jpg "Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures wildly during his side's match with Middlesbrough on February 27, 2013")
Rafael Benitez rues penalty decision
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea were hard done by when they conceded a penalty to Rubin Kazan on Thursday.Apr 5,
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John Terry: 'Penalty call was harsh'
John Terry says that he was unfortunate to give away a penalty during Chelsea's win over Rubin Kazan.Apr 5,
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Rafael Benitez "pleased" for two-goal Fernando Torres
Chelsea manager interim manager Rafael Benitez praises Fernando Torres's work-rate during his side's 3-1 win over Rubin Kazan.Apr 4,
The Match
Match Report
Two goals from Fernando Torres help Chelsea to a 3-1 win at home to Rubin Kazan in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
Live Commentary
Read how Chelsea opened up a two-goal lead in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Rubin Kazan.
HT Report
Chelsea lead Rubin Kazin 2-1 at the break in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Stamford Bridge.
Team News
Chelsea make six changes to their starting lineup for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Rubin Kazan.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's Europa League meeting with Russian outfit Rubin Kazan.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: Chelsea 0-3 PSG
Tuesday, March 17 at 8pm in Champions League
Tuesday, March 17 at 8pm in Champions League
Next Game: Everton vs. Chelsea
Saturday, March 21 at 5.30pm in Premier League
Saturday, March 21 at 5.30pm in Premier League
Last Game: Rubin Kazan 3-0 Lokomotiv
Sunday, March 15 at 4pm in Russian Premier League
Sunday, March 15 at 4pm in Russian Premier League
Next Game: Krylia Sovetov vs. Rubin Kazan
Sunday, March 22 at 1.30pm in Russian Premier League
Sunday, March 22 at 1.30pm in Russian Premier League
Form Guide
Build-up
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David Luiz: 'We must be careful against Rubin Kazan'
Chelsea defender David Luiz insists that his side must be "careful" during the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final with Rubin Kazan.Apr 4,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F10%2Frafa-benitez-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013")
Rafael Benitez highlights Rubin Kazan threat
Rafael Benitez says that Rubin Kazan are a well-balanced team as his Chelsea side prepare for this evening's Europa League quarter-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.Apr 4,
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