Recent Europa League Stories

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  Back Chelsea FC for back-to-back European successes15 May 2013

  Chelsea are looking to lift their second European trophy in as many seasons this evening, and former Arsenal man Lee Dixon is backing the Blues to complete their mission against Benfica. “Rafa Benitez's men cast Spurs-conquering Basel aside to book a place in the final”, Dixon wrote in his Betfair ...

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  Injuries won’t stop Chelsea FC winning Europa League Final15 May 2013

  Chelsea could face Benfica without John Terry and Eden Hazard – but that will not stop them from winning tonight’s Europa League final in Amsterdam. The potential loss of two such imposing players for the Europa League final would be a body blow for many clubs, but the Blues’ squad depth is reassur...

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  3 best bets for the Europa League Final15 May 2013

  Betfair’s Christian Crowther has been studying the stats ahead of tonight’s Europa League Final, and he has come up with three bets that have to be considered ahead of Chelsea v Benfica. Back Chelsea to win Chelsea have suffered just one defeat in their eight previous clashes with Portuguese opposi...

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  Chelsea FC arrive in Amsterdam for Europa League final (in pictures)14 May 2013

  Chelsea have arrived in Amsterdam ahead of Wednesday night’s Europa League final against Benfica. The Blues are in a unique position of being able to lift a European trophy for the second season running, having won the Champions League 12 months ago, but to do it they must overcome Benfica. John Te...

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  Rafael Benitez to lead Chelsea FC to Europa League glory14 May 2013

  Rafael Benitez’s Chelsea reign will include the Europa League trophy, according to Betfair writer Kevin Hatchard. Chelsea's interim boss Benitez insists he's led the club to a successful campaign, and if they beat Benfica on Wednesday it will be tough to dispute the Spaniard's assertion. Saturday'...

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  Back Chelsea FC to win Europa League Final14 May 2013

  Chelsea can make it a week to forget for Benfica by winning Wednesday night’s Europa League Final, writes Betfair’s Christian Crowther. As the reigning champions of Europe, Chelsea are understandably favourites to claim the trophy inside 90 minutes at 2.54, while Benfica are 3.15 to win the match....

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  Back Chelsea FC to beat Benfica 2-1 in Europa League Final13 May 2013

  Chelsea will be looking to secure back-to-back European titles in Wednesday night’s Europa League final, and backing the Blues to beat Benfica 2-1 would be a smart bet. After 67 games Chelsea’s arduous season has arrived at their second European final in as many campaigns and in Benfica they’ll fac...

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  Europa League Final preview – Chelsea FC v Benfica FC by the numbers13 May 2013

  Chelsea and Benfica will contest the 2013 Europa League final on Wednesday night, but what are the key numbers behind this clash? Can the Blues make European history and win back-to-back Champions League and Europa League titles? Pinnacle Sports have investigated the numbers behind the big match: 9...

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  Win £45 if Chelsea FC win the Europa League final 2-113 May 2013

  Fancy Chelsea to beat Benfica 2-1 in Wednesday night’s Europa League final? If so, why not back it using a £5 no deposit free bet from Betfred? Betfred have pledged to give a £5 free bet to all Bettingpro.com readers who open an account at the bookmakers’ website, and with absolutely no deposit re...

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  Three reasons why Chelsea FC will win the Europa League final12 May 2013

  Chelsea FC are destined to lift a European trophy for the second consecutive season in Amsterdam on Wednesday – and we give three reasons why it will happen. Chelsea – 7/5 (Stan James)Draw – 12/5 (Sky Bet)Benfica – 9/4 (Paddy Power) Chelsea – 7/10 (bwin)Benfica – 5/4 (Bet365) The Blues, who enjoyed...

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  Lay of the Day - Why Benfica won't beat Fenerbahce2 May 2013

  Benfica are on a fantastic run of form but there are enough question marks over the Portuguese side to suggest that they could be vulnerable against a very good Fenerbahce this evening. The defeat last week was Benfica's first loss inside of 90 minutes since their Champions League defeat to Spartak...

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  Chelsea FC v FC Basel traders tips - Blues set for another goalfest in the Europa League2 May 2013

  Chelsea's Europa League matches have provided plenty of entertainment and another high scoring affair looks on the cards when FC Basel visit Stamford Bridge this evening. As readers of last week's previews will be aware, I suspected Chelsea would be able to expose the fragility of FC Basel's young ...

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  Chelsea FC team to play Basel1 May 2013

  Ashley Cole is suspended for Chelsea FC’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Basel at Stamford Bridge, which the Blues go into with a 2-1 lead. Best match odds (90 minutes)Chelsea – 8/15 (Bet365)Draw – 7/2 (BetVictor)Basel – 7/1 (Betfred) The England left-back was booked in the first leg i...

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  UEFA Europa League 2013-14 Schedule & Fixtures1 May 2013

  The road to Turin for the 2013-14 Europa League final begins in July, with nearly 200 teams from across the continent hoping to lift the trophy on May 14. The competition, primarily held on Thursday nights, will follow the same format as in recent years, with a pre-Christmas group stage running al...

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  Benfica v Fenerbahce tips – Back Benfica to book place in final30 April 2013

  Benfica can overturn a one-goal deficit and seal their place in the Europa League final with a semi-final, second leg win over Fenerbahce on Thursday night. Benfica remain unbeaten domestically but in Europe they are facing adversity after Egemen Korkmaz gave Fenerbahce a 1-0 win on the first leg. ...