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Petr Cech: 'We can overturn deficit'
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech feels that his side are more than capable of bouncing back in the second leg of their Europa League clash with Steaua Bucuresti. Mar 8, 06:50
Petr Cech bemoans "worst result"
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech describes his side's 1-0 first-leg defeat to Steaua Bucuresti as "the worst result".Mar 7, 20:30
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Rafael Benitez disappointed with Chelsea defeat
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez reveals that he is disappointed with his side's Europa League defeat to Steaua Bucuresti on Thursday.Mar 7, 20:19
The Match
Match Report
Chelsea lose 1-0 away to Steaua Bucuresti in first leg of the sides' Europa League last-16 tie.
Live Commentary
Read how Chelsea went down in the Romanian capital to Steaua in the Europa League last 16.
HT Report
Steaua Bucuresti hold a surprise half-time lead over European champions Chelsea in the first leg of the sides' Europa League last-16 tie, courtesy of a controversial penalty.
Team News
John Terry returns to Chelsea's starting lineup to captain the side against Steaua Bucuresti, while Fernando Torres gets the nod up front.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the last-16 Europa League clash between Steaua Bucaresti and Chelsea on Thursday.
Build-up
Petr Cech: 'We need to be wary of Steaua Bucharesti'
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes that Steaua Bucharesti will provide his side with "tough opposition" in the Europa League on Thursday night.Mar 7, 12:33
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Rafael Benitez focused on Steaua Bucharesti clash
Rafael Benitez says that he is not yet thinking about Sunday's FA Cup clash with Manchester United.Mar 7, 02:14
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Chelsea's David Luiz hungry for Europa League success
Chelsea defender David Luiz says that the club are keen to win the Europa League this year.Mar 6, 18:28
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Rafael Benitez promises "competitive" Chelsea lineup
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez insists that he will name a "competitive" starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League encounter with Steaua Bucharesti.Mar 6, 18:07
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