Chelsea: Top 3 Champions League comebacks

Champions league comebacks have always been a thing of beauty. Games that are nicely balanced are suddenly taken control of by one team which decided to grab it by the scruff of the neck. The teams which generally make a comeback are the ones who exhibit enough mental strength to not be overcome by the fact that they are trailing. Over the course of the last 10 years, one can definitely say that Chelsea are one such team.

Chelsea’s 3-1 loss in Paris to PSG was a big blow to the club’s Champions League ambition. The Blues would have to defy the odds once again, if they have to qualify for the semifinal stage.

Jose Mourinho sounded pretty confident in his press conference as he said Chelsea could progress. The manager said “I think we are going to win, really. In the end of the two legs, I think we are going to score more goals than them.”

He also said that his players are confident and urged them to enjoy the risk of the situation.

“I believe and my players believe. That’s the most important thing,” said the Portuguese manager.

Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 18 home games and their Champions League history give them every right to believe that another turnaround is possible at Stamford Bridge. As far as the Blues’ fans are concerned, here’s how they can draw inspiration from a few famous Champions League comebacks scripted by their club in the Champions League to prepare for tonight’s match.

3. Chelsea 4-2 Barcelona, 2005

John Terry scoring a goal against Barcelona

Chelsea needed a big win at Stamford Bridge to qualify for the quarterfinals having lost the first leg 2-1 at Camp Nou. The Blues started the game aggressively and rushed to a 3-0 lead in the first 18 minutes, with goals coming from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard and Damien Duff.

The first-half witnessed two more goals, but this time for Barcelona. Ronaldinho scored from the spot for the Catalans and hit a stunning shot to make it 3-2. The prospect of qualification became gloomy for the English club, but the headed goal from John Terry after 75th minute came as a huge respite for the Blues supporter, as Chelsea ensured qualification into the last eight.