Chelsea put themselves in a very strong position to not only qualify, but to win the group after a 4-0 victory away to Maccabi Tel-Aviv.
Gary Cahill opened the scoring for the visitors, Willian and Oscar found themselves on the score-sheet in the second half. Finally, Kurt Zouma made it four in the last few minutes with a brilliant header into the bottom corner.
Here’re the best photos from the Blues’ emphatic victory in Israel.
The stage was set.
The fans were out in force.
Mourinho knew, regardless of the opposition, just how important this game was to Chelsea.
Gary Cahill opened the scoring for Chelsea after his header was saved by Maccabi’s Rajkovic, the England defender poked the ball home from close range.
The pitch was in a terrible condition.
Doesn’t look great, does it?
Diego Costa struggled again up front for Chelsea and Mourinho was not impressed, the pair argued at half-time as the teams went into the dressing room.
Chelsea were handed a numerical advantage when former Blue, Tal Ben Haim saw red for a rash swing at Diego Costa after a poorly timed challenge. Maccabi were down to ten.
The beginning of the second-half closely contested.
Who is the best free-kick taker in the world? Yes, you guessed it! He done it again! Willian made 2-0 from a free-kick in the second half.
Oscar made it 3-0 with a well-taken header. The Brazilian met Baba Rahman’s whipped cross and converted from close range.
John Terry had to be stretchered off the pitch after landing awkwardly on his back, let’s hope he is fit for the London derby!
Kurt Zouma rounded off the evening in style. After coming on for the injured John Terry, Zouma found himself on the end of a corner and sent a fantastic header into the back of the net.
Chelsea are now in a very strong position to qualify and even win the group when they face Porto in the final game.