2010-11 UEFA Champions League Reunion
After a 13-year gap, Chelsea and FC Copenhagen were drawn together once more in the Champions League Round of 16. The Danish side hosted the first leg in February 2011, but Chelsea, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, took control of the tie early on.
Nicolas Anelka’s brace secured a commanding 2-0 victory, putting the Blues in pole position ahead of the return leg. The French striker was in fine form that season for Chelsea, scoring 16 goals in 46 games including a remarkable 7 goals in 9 Champions League appearances.
The second leg at Stamford Bridge in March saw Chelsea dominate proceedings but fail to capitalize on their chances. Copenhagen’s best opportunity came in the 24th minute when Dame N’Doye’s 25-yard free-kick struck Petr Čech’s post, leaving the Chelsea goalkeeper rooted to the spot.
Meanwhile, Fernando Torres, who had joined Chelsea that winter, was still searching for his first goal in blue but failed to find the net. Despite the goalless draw, Chelsea’s first-leg triumph was enough to seal a 2-0 aggregate win and a place in the quarterfinals.