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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F18%2Fchelsea-basel.jpg "Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013")
David Luiz targets Europa League win
David Luiz wants Chelsea to beat his old side Benfica in the Europa League final on May 15.May 3,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F18%2Fyann-sommer-basle.jpg "Basle's 'keeper Yann Sommer in action against Chelsea on April 25, 2013")
Yann Sommer "proud" of Basel
Basel's goalkeeper is proud of his team's efforts in the Europa League semi-final against Chelsea.May 3,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F14%2Fmurat-yakin-basel.jpg "Basel boss Murat Yakin during a press conference on April 3, 2013")
Murat Yakin pleased with Basel performance
Basel's coach has no problems with his side's showing in their semi-final defeat to Chelsea.May 3,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F49%2Fmarcostreller_20110927.jpg "Marco Streller")
Marco Streller: 'Third Chelsea goal killed us'
Marco Streller admits that Basel could not cope with Chelsea in the second half of their Europa League semi-final.May 3,
David Luiz: 'Chelsea must win Europa League final'
David Luiz says that Chelsea "must win" the Europa League after suffering heartbreak in three finals this season.May 2,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F15%2Ffernando-torres-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013")
Fernando Torres praises Chelsea mentality
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres praises the mentality of his teammates following their progress through to the Europa League final.May 2,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F08%2Frafael-benitez-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013")
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea reaction
Rafael Benitez says that he is pleased with the reaction of his Chelsea team as they came from behind to beat Basel 3-1 to reach the Europa League semi-final.May 2,
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects Chelsea's pivotal Europa League tie against Basel at Stamford Bridge.
Match Report
Chelsea make it through to the Europa League final thanks to a 5-2 aggregate victory over Basel.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole's live text commentary of Chelsea's passage into the Europa League final at the expense of a spirited Basel.
HT Report
Basel earn a 1-0 half-time lead over Chelsea in tonight's Europa League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.
Team News
Chelsea make five changes for tonight's Europa League semi-final second leg against Basel at Stamford Bridge.
Form, Standings, Stats
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
Last Game: St Gallen 3-0 Basel
Sunday, March 8 at 1pm in Swiss Super League
Sunday, March 8 at 1pm in Swiss Super League
Next Game: Basel vs. Servette
Sunday, March 15 at 3.30pm in Swiss Super League
Sunday, March 15 at 3.30pm in Swiss Super League
Head to Head
Apr 25, 2013 8.05pm
Form Guide
Build-up
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F51%2Fdavid-luiz-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012")
David Luiz: 'Europa League is important to Chelsea'
Chelsea defender David Luiz insists that the club have a strong desire to win the Europa League this season.May 2,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F07%2Fjuan-mata-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013")
Juan Mata wary of "dangerous" Basel
Juan Mata says that Chelsea must attack Basel in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final.May 2,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F13%2Frafa-benitez-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013")
Rafael Benitez: 'Europa League is important'
Rafael Benitez says that winning the Europa League is important to Chelsea.May 2,
Murat Yakin eyes Chelsea upset
Basel manager Murat Yakin insists that his side can cause an upset when they face Chelsea in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday.May 1,
/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 "concerned" by Basel
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez admits that he is concerned by Basel ahead of Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.May 1,
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