Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show

Chelsea REALLY like FA Cup finals...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson in tow to reflect on the uninspiring yet successful FA Cup semi-final clash with Crystal Palace which saw Thomas Tuchel's side progress to their third straight final thanks to a 2-0 win with the Cobham kids coming good yet again...

But we begin with the takeover latest, as it was revealed on Saturday that the Ricketts family-led group had pulled out of running to buy club.

There's a word on Chelsea Women's 2-0 victory over WSL title rivals Arsenal to set up their own FA Cup final showdown with Manchester City, before a look ahead to the visit of Arsenal for the men in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

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One more month of being Champions of Europe...

Matt Davies-Adams teams up with Dom Fifield and Liam Twomey to reflect on the dramatic and ultimately devastating night in Madrid as Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea fell just short, knocked out of the Champions League 5-4 on aggregate despite a 3-2 win on the night at the Santiago Bernabéu. There's the voice note to end all voice notes as Liam and Simon send their full on-the-whistle diagnosis after an extraordinary evening in the Spanish capital.

The Blues must pick themselves up with another trip to Wembley - and an FA Cup semi-final clash with Crystal Palace - to prepare for on Sunday. Chelsea Women are also in action as they face Arsenal in their semi - Flo Lloyd-Hughes joins the party to look ahead to that one.

There's a quick word on the takeover latest with the deadline for bids upon us - plus a FA Cup semi-themed Thursday quiz to test our esteemed panel to the max...

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More of the same on Tuesday night please...

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Dom Fifield to reflect on the extraordinary 6-0 stroll at St Mary's on Saturday afternoon - which showcased everything from the sublime to the bizarre from cult hero Timo Werner.

Alvaro Romeo returns to preview Chelsea's trip to the Santiago Bernabéu as the current Champions of Europe look to turn around a 3-1 deficit and progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Plus, Liam Twomey drops in from a cafe Madrid to give us a flavour of the atmosphere in the Spanish capital...

There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere - including the transfer latest and a look at how some of Chelsea's women have got on on international duty.

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Not exactly what we had in mind...

Matt Davies-Adams holds court with The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to reflect on the damaging 3-1 quarterfinal first leg defeat by Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.

We analyse the Benzema masterclass, defensive deficiencies and questionable team selection - before wondering whether the Blues have any hope when they make the trip to the Bernabéu next week.

Thomas Tuchel's side must refocus quickly ahead of Saturday's trip to Southampton in the Premier League - there's a look ahead that one.

Elsewhere, the chaps touch base with the latest takeover talk, other Blues news - and go head-to-head as the quiz returns!

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Anyone else getting déjà vu?

Matt Davies-Adams is back with The Athletic's Chelsea experts Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson alongside him to talk though all the latest on and off the pitch antics.

We begin with the latest takeover news amid protests against the Ricketts family at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Attention then turns to the shock defeat by Brentford, with striking similarities to last season's horror show against West Brom...

There's then the small matter of a Champions League quarterfinal first leg to look forward to - with Real Madrid back in the capital for a rematch. Spanish football expert Alvaro Romeo gives an insight into what to expect from the La Liga leaders ahead of Wednesday night's game.

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The run in starts here...

Liam Twomey is joined by Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin with your second weekly dose of Blues news.

We begin as ever with the latest on the takeover - including a profile of Todd Boehly and a look at how the fortunes of American sports franchises may translate given those in the mix to own the club.

Attention then turns to Saturday's Premier League action - with Chelsea welcoming fellow West Londoners Brentford to Stamford Bridge - with the added threat of Christian Eriksen.

There's a preview of that game, plus a round up of the international break action as Edouard Mendy shines once again - and a word on Chelsea Women's latest WSL tie with the finish line in sight.

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The Blues news just keeps on coming...

Liam Twomey is the hot seat with Simon Johnson alongside him to round up where we stand on the takeover of CFC.

The chaps answer some of your questions surrounding the future of the club, before shining a spotlight on how some of the Blues got on on their travels with very mixed fortunes!

There's a word on the 9-0 romp for Emma Hayes' women as they went top of the table with victory over Leicester - plus a look at what they've got in store for Athletic readers to look forward to this week.

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It might be the international break, but there's never a dull day for CFC...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Dom Fifield and Sam Parkin alongside him to round up the latest with the takeover of the club as we wait for news of new owners - plus the latest on the updated ticketing guidance after the UK government made alterations to the club's special licence.

Friend of the show Flo Lloyd-Hughes is in the house to bring us up to speed with how the women's team has fared through all the uncertainty - as Wednesday night's WSL game was called off at late notice due to a covid outbreak amongst the Spurs squad.

There's a round up of how some of the international Blues are getting on - and of course, a Thursday quiz to keep you going through this Premier League-free fortnight...

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Well, the Blues quite like an FA Cup run...

The Athletic's Chelsea experts Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on another busy weekend in the life of CFC.

We begin with the latest on the takeover after bids were formally submitted on Friday - with a word on the 'True Blues' consortium which has backing from a certain John Terry...

On the pitch it was triumph on Teesside as Thomas Tuchel's men comfortably cruised through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup after 2-0 win over Middlesbrough, setting up a date at Wembley with Crystal Palace.

Chelsea Women also booked their place in the final four after an emphatic 5-0 win over Birmingham.

There's a round-up of all the Blues news, a look ahead to the Champions League showdown with Real Madrid following Friday's draw, plus a special nod to a former player who's quickly becoming a cult hero over in Italy...

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Très bien on the pitch, not so bien off it...

Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin along for the ride to round up the latest Blues news.

We start with a closer look at the potential new owners of the club as Friday's deadline for bidders looms - and the sticky situation surrounding sponsorship continues...

There's reflections on the 2-1 win over Lille which sealed progression to the quarterfinals of the Champions League thanks to a 4-1 aggregate success, plus a look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup trip to Boro - and the behind closed doors fiasco which prompted yet more ridicule.

Most importantly, the Thursday quiz makes a triumphant return - but who'll come out on top?

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