It was a big day for Chelsea today, with the squad returning to training for the first time in two months – but it was also 19/05.
That’s the anniversary of the Blues’ Champions League win in 2012, if you didn’t know, and to celebrate the club’s Youtube channel played the game back from the 80th minute, including the epic penalty shootout.
All kinds of former players and coaches were chiming in with their memories of the game on Twitter, basking in the remembered glory of that night in Munich.
Didier Drogba even told a whole story about how Juan Mata had inspired him – and then whipped in the late corner for him to score from.
It really took us back to that glorious day, and at a time like this, it’s best to keep your best memories at the front of your mind.
You can see a selection of their Tweets below:
Robbie Di Matteo. 💙💙💙
— Chelsea In America (@CFCInAmerica) May 19, 2020
‘It was the best night of my footballing life without a doubt, just an incredible night.'
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 19, 2020
Memories… what a night!! #8YearsAgo pic.twitter.com/YvA2AonwQD
— Fernando Torres (@Torres) May 19, 2020
So this is unfortunately for the first time I’ve seen the celebrations in the dressing room because I couldn’t be there … I was sitting in the doping control room … 🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/xGZoWKUFTk
— Petr Cech (@PetrCech) May 19, 2020
An incredible night for Chelsea. 🙌
Thanks for joining the #CFCWatchParty! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/yvaftb9Ax3
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 19, 2020
Meanwhile, back at Stamford Bridge, the original #CFCWatchParty was taking place… 😂 pic.twitter.com/PQRZBkcyA6
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 19, 2020
Celebrations back at the team hotel! 💦 pic.twitter.com/E75F203jDZ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 19, 2020
8 years ago 🏆💙 pic.twitter.com/TKhD47dFkQ
— Christophe Lollichon (@chrislollichon) May 19, 2020
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