2013 UEFA Europa League Final vs Benfica
Ivanović's stoppage-time header completes a unique European double in Amsterdam.
The 2013 UEFA Europa League final was played at the Amsterdam Arena on 15 May 2013 between Benfica and Chelsea. Chelsea won 2–1 for their first title in the competition, Branislav Ivanović heading the winner in the third minute of stoppage time.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 15 May 2013
- Venue
- Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam
- Score
- Benfica 1–2 Chelsea
- Scorers
- Cardozo 68' (pen.); Torres 60', Ivanović 90+3'
- Man of the match
- Branislav Ivanović
- Attendance
- 46,163
- Referee
- Björn Kuipers
Facts from the source article.
Background
Chelsea were the first Champions League holders to play in the following season's Europa League, having become the first holders eliminated in the group stage, and with this win became the only Champions League holders to win the Europa League. Fernando Torres scored in the 60th minute, Óscar Cardozo equalised from the penalty spot in the 68th, and Ivanović, named man of the match, scored at 90+3.
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