The Blues are guaranteed a place in the last 32 of the competition, meaning a defeat in Turin would be irrelevant to their progression.

蓝军已经确保了32强的地位，这意味着在都灵的胜利对于他们的前进没有很大意义。

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The league leaders also have a game in hand over Guus Hiddink's side, meaning the Blues' hopes of silverware this season must surely now rest on the Champions League and FA Cup.

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At half-time, Ancelotti also brought Alex on for John Terry, meaning that Benayoun's injury forced the Blues to play the final 28 minutes of the match with 10 men.

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