Chelsea fans expressed gratitude towards club legend John Obi-Mikel after he conducted the Champions League quarter-final draw. Mikel, 36, drew the teams, pairing up Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the last eight, with the winner facing either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semi-final.
The draw was seen as challenging for Arsenal, and Chelsea supporters are confident that their status as the last English and only London club to win the Champions League will remain intact. Fans appreciated Mikel’s involvement in the draw, with one supporter noting that Mikel showed more fight to protect Chelsea’s European legacy than the club itself.
Mikel and former teammate John Terry have both participated in Champions League draws this season, highlighting Chelsea’s sole European appearance this season. The club’s current league position, 11th in the table, suggests they may not qualify for UEFA competitions next season, barring a victory in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
John Obi Mikel’s reaction after drawing Arsenal vs. Bayern in the Champions League quarterfinals 👀 pic.twitter.com/hVlQFXCNH1
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Chelsea performance and stats
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Chelsea is currently 11th in the Premier League with 39 points.
In the last 27 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 10 times. In its last match, Chelsea won 3-2 against Newcastle United.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 47 goals and conceding 45.
Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Burnley on Saturday 30th of March in London.
