Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, said he was happy his team can advance to the Champions League final, after slamming Barcelona in the semi-finals. Nevertheless, he considered "The Blues" was a bit lucky in the second leg 2-2 draw them.
With the draw, Chelsea advanced to the finals with a 3-2 aggregate advantage. The success was very meaningful because Chelsea played with 10 men after defender John Terry red-carded in the 37th minute.
At the 49th minute, Barcelona also had a chance to increase the lead after a penalty was awarded. However, Lionel Messi is the executioner, failed to capitalize on that opportunity, because it still kicks the ball hit the crossbar.
"When you lose two central defenders, it would be very difficult. Not many people believed we would get through the game, but we as a team can do it. It is very difficult to survive in a situation like that, but we did it, though perhaps with a bit of received luck, "said Cole.
"Three months ago, no one thought we had an opportunity like this. We always believe and know, we're pretty well here. You can not beat the struggles and desires that we show today," he said.
Chelsea will now wait for the winner of other semifinal match, between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Own final game will be played at the Allianz Arena on May 19.
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