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![Fernando Torres in the rain Fernando Torres in the rain](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Fernando Torres played through Swansea game with illness
Rafael Benitez reveals that Fernando Torres was playing with a stomach bug when he was booed by Chelsea fans during their defeat to Swansea.
Jan 11, 17:33
![Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gary Cahill: 'We can still win Capital One Cup'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill insists that his side can overturn a two-goal deficit against Swansea City and progress through to the Capital One Cup final.
Jan 11, 08:22
![Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring his team's second goal on December 19, 2012 Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring his team's second goal on December 19, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Branislav Ivanovic 'says sorry to teammates after Swansea City defeat'
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic reportedly apologises to the entire team for two individual errors that led to Swansea City's goals in their first-leg semi-final victory in the League Cup.
Jan 10, 09:10
![Swansea striker Michu celebrates opening the scoring against Chelsea on January 9, 2013 Swansea striker Michu celebrates opening the scoring against Chelsea on January 9, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Laudrup: 'Michu the bargain of the season'
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup says that Michu is the "bargain of the season" after scoring against Chelsea.
Jan 10, 07:46
![Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea can reach Capital One Cup final'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea can still reach the final of the Capital One Cup after their semi-final first-leg defeat to Swansea City.
Jan 10, 06:47
![Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez kicks the ball away against Swansea on January 9, 2013 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez kicks the ball away against Swansea on January 9, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rafael Benitez rues 'Demba Ba goal'
Rafael Benitez says that Demba Ba's goal for Chelsea should have stood during their defeat to Swansea City in the Capital One Cup.
Jan 10, 06:37
![Swansea manager Michael Laudrup before kick-off against Man Utd on December 23, 2012 Swansea manager Michael Laudrup before kick-off against Man Utd on December 23, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Swansea City's Michael Laudrup: 'Win against Chelsea was very special'
Michael Laudrup says that Swansea City had "a very good game" against Chelsea in their 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Jan 10, 02:57
![Branislav Ivanovic Branislav Ivanovic](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rafael Benitez refuses to blame Branislav Ivanovic for Chelsea loss
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez refuses to blame Branislav Ivanovic following Wednesday's 2-0 first-leg loss to Swansea in the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 23:47
![Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez kicks the ball away against Swansea on January 9, 2013 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez kicks the ball away against Swansea on January 9, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rafael Benitez rues missed chances
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez rues his side's missed chances following their 2-0 first-leg defeat to Swansea City in the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 23:33
![Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Fulham on December 29, 2012 Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Fulham on December 29, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Laudrup: 'We still have a mountain to climb'
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup refuses to get carried away following his team's 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 9, 23:01
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Ashley Williams praises Swansea City discipline
Swansea defender Ashley Williams praises his side's discipline following their 2-0 first-leg win at Chelsea in the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 21:55
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Chelsea chairman met with Frank Lampard chants
Chelsea supporters sing Frank Lampard's name as chairman Bruce Buck heads onto the pitch before their match with Swansea City.
Jan 9, 19:47
The Match
Match Report
Goals from Michu and Danny Graham give Swansea City a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.
Live Commentary
Live coverage of the first leg of Chelsea's Capital One Cup semi-final against Swansea.
HT Report
Swansea City hold an unlikely 1-0 lead over Chelsea following the first half of their Capital One Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.
Team News
Chelsea's Fernando Torres starts ahead of Demba Ba for tonight's League Cup clash against Swansea City.
Head to Head
Nov 3, 2012 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Cesar Azpilicueta Cesar Azpilicueta](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'More to Swansea than Michu'
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta insists that Swansea City have more threats than just leading goalscorer Michu.
Jan 9, 12:54
![Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012 Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pablo Hernandez: 'Swansea City must stop friend Juan Mata'
Pablo Hernandez says that Swansea City need to stop his friend Juan Mata from hitting form for Chelsea when they meet in the Capital One Cup.
Jan 9, 07:34
![Rafael Benitez Rafael Benitez](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Laudrup: 'Rafael Benitez needs to win trophies'
Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup says that Rafael Benitez needs to win trophies with Chelsea in order to silence the booing fans.
Jan 9, 07:23
![Pablo Hernandez Pablo Hernandez](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pablo Hernandez keen to dethrone 'King' Rafael Benitez
Swansea City winger Pablo Hernandez says that former manager Rafael Benitez was a "king" while in charge of Valencia, but plans on beating Chelsea in the Capital One Cup.
Jan 9, 07:11
![Chelsea's Marko Marin is booked for a reckless tackle against QPR on January 2, 2013 Chelsea's Marko Marin is booked for a reckless tackle against QPR on January 2, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marko Marin wants more Chelsea minutes
Chelsea playmaker Marko Marin admits that he is desperate to prove his worth in tonight's League Cup tie against Swansea City.
Jan 9, 04:57
![Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012 Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Laudrup impressed by Juan Mata
Swansea City Michael Laudrup admits that Juan Mata is Chelsea's biggest threat ahead of tonight's League Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 9, 02:24