Chelsea v Valencia result – Chelsea win 3-0 to advance Visit Betfred Save For Later Posted by Leigh Copson 6 Dec 2011 Tweet Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates as he scores their third goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Chelsea FC and Valencia CF at Stamford Bridge on December 6, 2011 in London, England. (credit: Scott Heavey/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Champions League newsOlympique Marseille comeback sees huge payouts on night of Champions League dramaChampions League results – Marseille steal last-16 spotOlympiakos v Arsenal result – Arsenal beaten by Greeks Share it Pin It Didier Drogba struck twice as Chelsea snatched a place in the Champions League knockout stage with a 3-0 win over Valencia.The Blues knew they needed to win this Stamford Bridge encounter to ensure their place in the last 16, and they made a sensational start by taking the lead inside three minutes when former Valencia star Juan Mata fed Didier Drogba, with the Ivorian making no mistake.Knowing a point would be enough for them, Valencia responded and Jordi Alba clattered the post before David Albeda forced a fine save from Petr Cech with a shot from distance.Chelsea then stunned their visitors by doubling their lead on 22 minutes, with Drogba playing provider on this occasion by charging through the Spanish team’s defence to set up Ramires to stab home the hosts’ second.Daniel Sturridge could have extended the Blues’ lead further as he went close, while at the other end there was a nervous moment when Sofiane Feghouli called Cech into action, but the Czech Republic international was equal to the challenge.And Drogba then wiped out any chance of a Valencia fightback when he once again made the most of some fine play by Mata to make it 3-0 with 14 minutes remaining.The final whistle was greeted with scenes of celebration at Stamford Bridge, and Betfred punters who backed Drogba to score first were also celebrating as his second goals ensured the firm doubled their first goalscorer price on the Ivorian. Read our Betfred review Get your £50 free bet at Betfred now Like Like Post to wall 175 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles UEFA Champions League results - Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona in pictures25 May 2012Chelsea beat Barcelona 1-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to a goal from Didier Drogba and some solid de Champions League 2012-13 Dates and Schedule23 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for next season’s Champions League competition Champions League 2012-13 Preview – Could Chelsea rule Europe again?22 May 2012The 2012-13 campaign will see Chelsea aim to defend the Champions League title they won by beating Champions League 2012-13 odds - Barcelona and Real Madrid both 4/121 May 2012Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, beaten semi-finalists this year, have been installed 4/1 UEFA Champions League 2012-2013 Complete Schedule and Fixture List21 May 2012A guide detailing all the fixtures and important dates for this season's UEFA Champions League comp Chelsea FC land odds of 80-1 to win UEFA Champions League20 May 2012Chelsea's UEFA Champions League victory was unexpected and caused havoc on betting exchanges with t More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags Champions League Results, Chelsea 3 Valencia 0, Chelsea V Valencia Result
