The most famous wins and losses of Chelsea in the history of the club

Chelsea Football Club is considered one of the strongest and most titled teams in the English Premier League. Since 1905, the Blues have shown both bright and spectacular matches and disastrous games. Many bettors actively follow the performance of this team in order to place a bet at the 20Bet bookmaker. It can be difficult for even experienced cappers to predict the outcome of matches in which the London club participates. Despite their mixed victories or embarrassing defeats, Chelsea FC deserves the recognition of its loyal fans.

Lost to Manchester City 02/10/2019 

In the match of the 26th round of the championship of England, Chelsea London lost to Manchester City with a score of 0:6. This major defeat with a difference of more than five goals for the "aristocrats" was the 13th in more than a century of performances in the top division of the championship of England. The last time the Blues lost this big was in April 1991 in Nottingham, 0-7.

Since the arrival of Roman Abramovich, Chelsea have suffered 17 major defeats, and only Bournemouth smashed the Londoners by four goals less than two weeks ago.

Roman Abramovich acquired London Chelsea on June 2, 2003. The Russian businessman took on the obligation to cover the football club's debts of £80m. He also paid £59.3m for a controlling stake in Chelsea Village, which owned the team. Thus, the transaction amounted to about £ 140 million. It became a record in the history of British football. In 17 years under Roman Abramovich, Chelsea have won 18 trophies, seven more than in the previous 98 years of the club's history.

Lost to Manchester United in the 2007/08 UEFA Champions League final

The Blues in the 2007/2008 Champions League showed incredibly technical and high-quality football. Wards Avram Grant in the final match played against Manchester United. Both teams started the first half cautiously. The game mostly took place in the center of the field. Cristiano Ronaldo put Manchester United ahead in the 26th minute. At the end of the first half, the Londoners were able to recoup. After a series of passes and rebounds in the Red Devils' box, the ball ended up with Frank Lampard, who shot into an empty net. The game was continued into extra time. Punching post-match penalties, "pensioners" lost to their rivals with a score of 5:6. This match was the first Champions League final in the club's history.

Chelsea win the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League final

Speaking in the group stage of the 2011/12 Champions League, the Londoners could not even imagine that they would play in the final match. In the final of the tournament, Bayern Munich hosted the "aristocrats" at their stadium. In the second half, the Reds took the lead thanks to a goal from Thomas Müller. Five minutes later, the Ivorian striker Didier Drogba hit the opponents' goal after a corner kick from Juan Mata. The main time of match ended in a draw. In two extra halves, the teams failed to score against each other. The pensioners won the penalty shootout 4-3. The defeat of the Bavarians was unexpected for many sports experts. Even English fans believed that Roberto di Matteo's wards were lucky in the match. Thanks to this victory, Chelsea Football Club became the owner of the European Cup for the first time in its history.

Chelsea's victory in the 1969/70 FA Cup final

In the FA Cup final of the 1969/70 season, Chelsea and Leeds United, which was considered the favorite in this confrontation, met. In the middle of the first half, the peacocks defender Jack Charlton opened the score. Before the break, the midfielder of the "aristocrats" Peter Houseman managed to level the score. In the second half, the opponents exchanged goals. The leadership of the Football Federation of England decided to replay the match. In the second final match, the teams demonstrated no less productive football. The Whites scored first again, but the Londoners managed to bounce back before the end of the game. In extra time, David Webb gave the Blues the lead to win. Dave Sexton's players were able to win the club's first-ever FA Cup.

Chelsea win the 2012/2013 UEFA Europa League final

The final game between Chelsea and Lisbon Benfica took place on May 15, 2013, at the Amsterdam Arena stadium in Amsterdam. Through the efforts of striker Fernando Torres, the English club took the lead. After 8 minutes, the Eagles took the lead. Paraguayan striker Oscar Cardoso scored from the penalty spot. The defender of "aristocrats" Branislav Ivanovic became the hero of the match. After a canopy from a corner, he jumped higher than everyone else and struck exactly at the far nine. This match was a milestone for the team that won all three major UEFA club competitions.