{"product_id":"chelsea-fc-2011-12-home-jersey","title":"Chelsea FC 2011\/12 Home Jersey","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSome football shirts become legendary because of the trophies they represent. Others become legendary because of the impossible moments that happened while wearing them.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChelsea FC 2011\/12 Home Jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of football's great examples — the shirt from the season Chelsea finally conquered Europe, overcoming one of the most dramatic Champions League campaigns in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Jersey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2011\/12 season began with uncertainty at Stamford Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelsea started the Champions League under \u003cstrong\u003eAndré Villas-Boas\u003c\/strong\u003e, but after a difficult run of results, the Portuguese manager was replaced by former Chelsea midfielder \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Di Matteo\u003c\/strong\u003e in March. What followed was one of the greatest mid-season transformations in Champions League history. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelsea's European campaign seemed close to ending in the Round of 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter losing \u003cstrong\u003e3–1 to Napoli\u003c\/strong\u003e in Italy, the Blues needed something extraordinary at Stamford Bridge. They delivered, winning the second leg \u003cstrong\u003e4–1 after extra time\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Branislav Ivanović scoring the decisive goal. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came Barcelona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the semi-final first leg, Chelsea won 1–0 at Stamford Bridge. In the return at Camp Nou, Barcelona took control and appeared destined to reach another final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelsea were reduced to \u003cstrong\u003e10 men\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lionel Messi hit the crossbar from the penalty spot, and Andrés Iniesta put Barcelona ahead on aggregate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came \u003cstrong\u003eRamires\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the stroke of half-time, the Brazilian produced a spectacular chipped finish over Víctor Valdés, putting Chelsea back in front on away goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in the final moments, \u003cstrong\u003eFernando Torres\u003c\/strong\u003e ran through on goal, rounded Valdés and sealed Chelsea's place in the Champions League final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst all expectations, Chelsea were going to Munich. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMunich, 19 May 2012\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final was played at the \u003cstrong\u003eAllianz Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e, the home of Bayern Munich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBayern dominated much of the match and finally took the lead in the 83rd minute through \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Müller\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelsea had minutes left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came \u003cstrong\u003eDidier Drogba\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 88th minute, Juan Mata delivered a corner into the Bayern penalty area. Drogba rose above the defense and powered a header beyond Manuel Neuer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1–1.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra time brought another dramatic twist. Drogba fouled Franck Ribéry inside the box, giving Bayern a golden opportunity to win the trophy. \u003cstrong\u003ePetr Čech saved Arjen Robben's penalty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final went to a shootout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuan Mata's penalty was saved, but Čech kept Chelsea alive. Ashley Cole converted. Bastian Schweinsteiger hit the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then Drogba stepped forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe sent Neuer the wrong way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChelsea were European champions for the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of heartbreak — including the 2008 final defeat on penalties — Chelsea had finally lifted the Champions League trophy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Shirt of Munich\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design perfectly captures the early-2010s Chelsea era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic \u003cstrong\u003eroyal blue\u003c\/strong\u003e body features subtle horizontal tonal stripes, while the white adidas shoulder stripes and collar provide a clean contrast. 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