Chelsea on course for Europa glory after late David Luiz strike

Blues in the driving seat after 2-1 away win over Basel in first leg of semi-final

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Basel 1 Chelsea 2. An stoppage time strike from David Luiz gave Chelsea a crucial advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Basel, and the Blues host the Swiss side at Stamford Bridge next week in the return leg knowing that they are in the driving seat.

"We must concentrate and have no over-confidence for the next game," cautioned Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez, after seeing off the side that beat Tottenham in the previous round. "They can score goals at home and away [but] if we play well we can beat anyone so we have to do it."

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