Chelsea chasing ‘impossible’ double

Chelsea have already changed the dynamic of the Champions League so the big question now is whether they can also change its history.

Because last season, after four years in which the trophy had been dominated by one of the best teams ever in Barcelona and two of the best managers in Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho, the tournament was blown wide open by winners that had finished as low as sixth in their domestic league.

As such, it would be somewhat ironic if a side like that became the first in 23 years to actually retain the trophy.