Where did Chelsea finish in the Premier League in 2013?
On 15 May 2013, Chelsea won their first and only silverware of the season, winning the Europa League final against Portuguese side Benfica. They finished the Premier League season in third place.
Who was the manager of Chelsea in 2012?
However, on 21 November 2012, Di Matteo was sacked after a 3–0 loss away to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League, with Rafael Benítez replacing him as interim manager until the end of the season. On 15 May 2013, Chelsea won their first and only silverware of the season, winning the Europa League final against Portuguese side Benfica.
When did Chelsea play their first game of the season?
Chelsea played their first competitive match of the season in the Community Shield at Villa Park on 12 August, but lost 3–2 to Manchester City and had Branislav Ivanović sent off. The club officially announced the signings of Spanish right-back César Azpilicueta from Marseille and forward Victor Moses from Wigan Athletic on 24 August.
When did Chelsea play in the Club World Cup?
Chelsea entered the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup at the semi-final stage, where they beat CONCACAF champions Monterrey of Mexico 3–1 on 13 December, before losing 1–0 in the final to Corinthians of Brazil in the Yokohama Stadium three days later. Gary Cahill was sent off in injury time for violent conduct towards Corinthians’ Emerson.
What’s the record for most appearances for Chelsea Football Club?
Upon winning the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, Chelsea became the first English club to win all four European trophies and the only club to simultaneously hold the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League titles. The club’s record appearance maker is Ron Harris, who made 795 appearances between 1961 and 1980.
How many times has Chelsea won the Champions League?
Chelsea have won six top-flight titles. Upon winning the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, Chelsea became the first English club to win all four European trophies and the only club to hold the Champions League and the Europa League at the same time. The club’s record appearance maker is Ron Harris, who made 795 appearances between 1961 and 1980.