Didier Drogba who has spent his last eight years with the Blues is currently in the last year of his contract. The Ivorian international is likely to move from the Blues this year to join his former Chelsea teammate Nicolas Anelka who is serving the Chinese club side Shanghai Shenhua.

Spanish giants Real Madrid confirmed the 2012 La Liga title for them by defeating Athletic Bilbao 3-0 thereby putting an end to Barca's dominance in the Spanish league. This is Real Madrid's Premiera Liga title in four years after 2008.

Chelsea entered the finals of the 2012 UEFA Champions League by beating mighty Spanish opponents Barcelona on an aggregate of 3-2. Bracelona suffered a 1-0 loss in their first leg encounter against the Premier league team last Saturday.

Pep Guardiola's side reduced the gap on current La Liga leaders Real Madrid by defeating Getafe in a 4-0 margin. Alexis Sanchez, Pedro Rodriguez and Lionel Messi were the goal scorers for Barcelona.

History repeats itself and here is an apt example for the saying. English giants Chelsea did a fair job to defeat Portuguese side Benfica 2-1, thereby reserving a semifinal slot in the UEFA Champions League 2012 season.