When the Russian Billionaire, Roman Abramovich rocked up at Stanford Bridge in June 2003 and took control of the West London club. Chelsea fans could not have imagined that it was going to be one of the club’s most defining moments. Within a short space of time, Chelsea became one of the most feared and dominant teams in the Premier League and across Europe. Abramovich’s project transformed the club into a team on a par with the most elite clubs across Europe – he essentially revolutionized Chelsea Football Club. So, along with this change came some of Chelsea’s greatest moments.
The Arrival of José Mourinho
Fresh from his Champions League victory with Portuguese side Porto. José Mourinho was a perfect fit for Chelsea. His arrival was the final piece in the puzzle and took the club to the next level. Let’s not forget that it was Mourinho that built the squad that brought Chelsea’s first league title in fifty years. The team that José Mourinho built was considered of on the best squads assembled and was extremely hard to beat – he went on to win three titles with Chelsea over two spells at the club.
Winning the Title for The First Time In 50 Years
After a swashbuckling season, Chelsea managed to capture the Premier League title – their first in fifty years. Frank Lampard wrapped up the title when he scored against Bolton. This goal has gone down in Chelsea’s history. As John Terry lifted the Premier League trophy, a new footballing order was unfolding. This period was the start of a new age of Chelsea dominance unfolding within English and European football.
Chelsea’s First League and Cup Double
It was Carlo Ancelotti who led Chelsea to their first-ever double in the 2009-2010 season. They Blitz their way to the league and completed the campaign with the FA Cup when they defeated Portsmouth in the final. With this history-making season, they took their place at the table of the select few that have completed the double. This is clearly one of the most outstanding moments within Chelsea’s history and of the Abramovich era.
Winning the Champions League
For the first time in their history, Chelsea were champions of Europe. After an epic semi-final against Barcelona to set up a final with Bayern Munich. Chelsea traveled to Munich with a depleted squad due to injuries and suspensions. The West London side was completely up against it. Bayern scored late on, only for Didier Drogba to equalize minutes later to take the game to penalties. Chelsea won the shootout to become the Kings of Europe.
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