Good evening and welcome to LIVE coverage of Chelsea against Benfica from the Amsterdam Arena. Rafael Benitez's side are in the unique position of bidding for a European trophy for a second straight season after lifting the Champions League last term. Another glorious night ahead perhaps? A 7:45pm kick-off in the Netherlands.

Europa League / Final

Johan Cruijff ArenA / 15.05.2013

Benfica

Completed

Chelsea

Ó. Cardozo(68' PEN)

F. Torres(59')
B. Ivanovic(90+3')

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ByDesmond Kane

Updated 15/05/2013 at 20:38 GMT

33'

Gaitan prods a shot over the bar from the edge of the area. Flicked that with the outside of his left boot. But never under control. Chelsea struggling to stay with the runners.

32'

Oscar doing well to poke a little ball through the middle, but Mata is held off. Luiz then slams a long ball straight into the arms of Artur.

31'

Cardozo slams the ball into the wall. Ball spins into the area, but Lampard watches it as Cech comes out to claim.

30'

Ivanović concedes a free-kick for a foul on Pérez. Benfica with another chance to work some magic from a free-kick. Between 20-25 yards out.

29'

Benfica could do with having a shot here. Dominating the ball, but doing very little with it. Perez comes up short and Cech is out to collect.

28'

Almeida with a cross. Picks out Gaitan, but he tries to dink the ball back across goal rather than attempt a volley. Luiz with the intervention.

27'

Oscar unloads a shot from distance. Plenty of pace on the ball, but Artur collects the shot at the second attempt. Somewhat casually.

26'

Since 05-06, Chelsea have won 63% of their European ties that have not involved John Terry, compared to 47% when he has played. Not sure that is going to have an effect this evening.

25'

Oscar with a flick on from Mata's pass. Almost broke to Ramires, but the loose ball spins harmlessly behind the goal.

24'

Garay penalised for a late one on Torres. Artur comes to punch out the free-kick from Mata. Not too convincing, but gets the job done.

23'

Chelsea have won their last five encounters with Portuguese opponents and have lost just one of eight in total.

22'

Garay rising to win the ball in the air after Oscar tried to pick out Cahill. Benfica continue enjoying plenty of possession.

21'

Almeida takes Oscar out of the action late. Chelsea with a free-kick out wide. Chance to throw the ball into the box.

20'

Torres doing well to hold off Luisão before Luiz is taken out late by Gaitan. Chelsea with the ball around the halfway line.

19'

"Benfica all over Chelsea, who are backing off far too easily. Trying to walk it in!" says our man Reda Maher from inside the Amsterdam ArenA.

18'

Chance for Mata to fire a shot at goal, but he hesitates and the move founders. Luiz then penalised for a foul on Perez.

17'

Matic with a long ball over the top. Can't pick out the run of Cardozo. Ball safely in the arms of Cech.

16'

Rafa Benitez telling his players to lift it here. Chelsea have been second best all over the park so far. But at least they remain level at 0-0.

15'

That pitch has been heavily watered and some players are toiling to keep their feet. It worked in favour of Chelsea on that occasion.

14'

Astonishing stuff in front of that Chelsea goal. Rodrigo had two attempts at goal, but can't finish after working a short free-kick. He fell with the second chance. Chelsea being cut wide open here, but somehow scramble the ball clear.

13'

Oscar is booked for a late challenge on Perez as he cut a dash through the middle. Clear foul and Benfica have a free-kick 25 yards from goal.

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