69 games, one season, and Frank Lampard rewriting history — sleep is for the weak.
After an eventful season Chelsea fans were once again able to enjoy the sweet taste of success. Having already won the Champions League and Cup Winners' Cup, Chelsea's Europa League glory this season made them the first English side to join the elite band of clubs who have completed the European treble. Throughout the season Chelsea contested 8 different trophies and played in a record-breaking number of matches (69!). Memorable results included reaching the semi-finals in both the FA Cup and League Cup, as well as clinching an automatic Champions League spot following a tense battle for 3rd place between three London rivals. The 2012/13 season also saw Frank Lampard rewrite club history yet again by surpassing Bobby Tambling and becoming the all-time leading goalscorer with 203 goals; a record that will likely stand for many years to come.
Direction
Two managers, one trophy — the Benítez redemption arc nobody asked for.
Production
Access to raw dressing room tension and Abramovich's shadow.
Director
Rafael Benítez
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 69 competitive matches remains a British record for a single season — they basically played two years of football in one.
This season cemented Chelsea's 'cup team' reputation while their rivals mocked the league finish — then they watched the Europa League final anyway.
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