Branislav Ivanovic's extra-time goal sent Chelsea into the Champions League quarter-finals as they completed a superb comeback to beat Napoli at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have been in turmoil since losing 3-1 in the first leg in Naples, with manager Andre Villas-Boas sacked by owner Roman Abramovich after less than 10 months in charge. Roberto di Matteo assumed control until the end of the season - and oversaw a win of huge significance as the home side overturned that deficit on a night of high drama and emotion.
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Chelsea face a tough assignment to reach the last 16 of the Champions League as they attempt to overturn Napoli's 3-1 lead from the first leg in Italy. Caretaker manager Roberto di Matteo will hope to probe Napoli's defensive frailties but the Italians are hugely gifted in attack and the concession of an away goal could prove fatal to Chelsea's chances.
Roberto di Matteo...
"When they come here on Wednesday, they will play against a good team, a great team, and we will make their life difficult. We have to believe that we can turn this around."
captain John Terry...
"I know we've still got an abundance of quality here and the determination buzzing around that dressing room to make this happen. If it all goes well, it could go down as one of the great nights of Chelsea's history."
"When they come here on Wednesday, they will play against a good team, a great team, and we will make their life difficult. We have to believe that we can turn this around."
captain John Terry...
"I know we've still got an abundance of quality here and the determination buzzing around that dressing room to make this happen. If it all goes well, it could go down as one of the great nights of Chelsea's history."
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