Rafael Benitez is hopeful that Chelsea can still qualify from Champions League Group E and avoid becoming the first holders to exit the competition at the group stage.

Chelsea are relying on results elsewhere to fall in their favour if they are going to prevail. Shakhtar Donetsk, already through, must beat Juventus to give the Blues any chance of progress.

The game takes on added significance for Benitez, who is still waiting for his first win since taking over at Stamford Bridge, ...

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