Chelsea return to Naples tonight with Champions League qualification on the line – a city that already holds a painful memory for the Blues.
The only previous time Chelsea visited Napoli in Europe came back in 2012, when they were beaten 3-1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the first leg of their last-16 tie. That defeat left Chelsea on the brink of elimination and triggered major change back in London.
What followed at Stamford Bridge was unforgettable. Goals from Didier Drogba, John Terry, Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic sealed a stunning 4-1 comeback, one that flipped the tie and ultimately launched Chelsea’s historic run to their first-ever Champions League title.
Fourteen years on, the context is different but the pressure feels just as real. Napoli need maximum points to stay alive, while Chelsea are pushing for a top-eight finish and automatic qualification.
Before kickoff, relive the night Chelsea turned a setback in Naples into European glory.
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