Tuesday, 18th March, 2014
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has acknowledged the importance of his side's progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after they put Galatasaray to the sword, 2-0, at Stamford Bridge this evening.
The tie had been finely balanced at 1-1 heading into the second leg, but Chelsea took an early lead when Samuel Eto'o scored after just four minutes.
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The Blues then surged further ahead, with defender Gary Cahill doubling his side's advantage in the 42nd minute.
Galatasaray offered little threat going forward, to make for a comfortable night's work for Mourinho's men. And post-match the Chelsea boss was keen to compare the club's progress in the Champions League to their winning of the Europa League last year.
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"Last season the Europa League was a different level but to come from there to the Champions League quarter-final is important for the players and the club", he was quoted as saying by the BBC.
"We are a Champions League club, we are amongst the last eight, the best teams in the world, with all the big clubs. The players deserve to be there", Mourinho added.
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