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Chelsea have won the Europa League against Arsenal, and it’s time to celebrate this brilliant accomplishment. Fortunately, these days, with the prevalence mobile phones and the popularity of social media, we can be practically right in the center of it all. Just as the players didn’t let us down on the pitch in Baku, they didn’t let us down in producing a vast array of content to share, rejoice in, and rewatch ad infinitum.
Let’s start off with my absolute favourite, Olivier Giroud, now a True Blue. He controlled himself during the game and in post-match interview, putting on a brave professional face, but behind the scenes, as he danced around with his second trophy in as many seasons with Chelsea, he let his true feelings out. You’re in good company, OG!
There Goes Giroud’s Arsenal Legacy #CFC pic.twitter.com/zCgO5Kagpn
— CFC Daily (@CFCDaily) May 29, 2019
Academy player Conor Gallagher, along for the ride and named to the substitutes bench, recorded some lovely scenes of Maurizio Sarri getting a well-earned champagne shower (including from Gary Cahill!) followed by much rejoicing and cries of “campeones”.
They certainly are!
— The Blues (@TheBlues___) May 29, 2019
A thing of beauty was also injured Antonio Rüdiger’s contribution, as he went absolutely crazy on Instagram, celebrating in his own loud and entertaining style, with plenty of song and dance.
Rudiger and Emerson jamming to Olamide's "Wo!" after the game is a mood #UELfinal #CFC pic.twitter.com/rCDKNSfaJb
— Chris (@delan_yo1) May 29, 2019
Rüdiger even brought back the N’Golo Kanté chant from last year’s World Cup. Of course, Kanté, the ultimate warrior, was all shy about it. STOP BEING SO ADORABLE!
NGOLLOOOOOO KANTE pic.twitter.com/ngjqOSBys4
— - (@CIinicalTorress) May 29, 2019
Another song that made an interesting appearance was one that’s become a fan-favourite at Stamford Bridge. Callum Hudson-Odoi had to miss out due to his Achilles surgery (as did Ruben Loftus-Cheek), but they were on everyone’s minds as they received their tributes. Please stay, CHO!
Tears in my eyes, he’s here to stay @Calteck10 pic.twitter.com/50VT2pzopV
— Latest Chelsea (@UpTheChelsFC) May 29, 2019
Despite the apparent (and over-documented) training ground spat between David Luiz and Gonzalo Higuaín, it was all smiles and kisses in the dressing room today. Literally. And who can blame them, what a night!
David Luiz & Higuain shutting down the media. [@ragakzn] pic.twitter.com/N0q7So7bV9
— #SarriDaily - Europa Champions (@EmenaIo) May 29, 2019
With most Chelsea fans far, far away from the stadium, it was great to see the TV cameras capturing the absolutely adorable moment when Maurizio Sarri held his first ever winners’ medal in his gaze. Find someone who looks at your like that!
The mischievous celebratory cigar was quite funny as well, with Ross Barkley’s reaction to it the cherry on top.
SARRI IS SO FU-KING ADORABLE pic.twitter.com/06qyjpMofn
— The Blues (@TheBlues___) May 29, 2019
Sarri pulling out a cigar on the pitch is highlight of the season #EuropaLeague #UELfinal pic.twitter.com/5DKrN77q4R
— Sam Dixon (@samdixon013) May 29, 2019
Speaking of smoking, the one and only Hilario shared a few amazing snaps on his Instagram. Be sure to scroll through them all.
Rob Green might not have played a competitive match for Chelsea, but he’s clearly a popular figure with the rest of the team and has become a bit of a cult figure as well. The players celebrating him as he lifted the European trophy, his first ever at age 39 (no medal, at least for now) was quite lovely indeed.
Seeing Rob Green lift a European trophy is a thing of beauty. Fucking love football. #UTC pic.twitter.com/MvKXOshiBV
— Daniel Childs (@SonOfChelsea) May 29, 2019
The players also took to their personal Instagram accounts to enjoy themselves and rejoice.
MATEO!
EMERSON!
CAPTAIN DAVE!
FIRST NAME PEDRO, MIDDLE NAME TROPHIES
WILLIAN AND NO INSTAGRAM SHENANIGANS THIS TIME!
Quite a few former players that took part in the celebrations and congratulations, in person or otherwise, like Michael Essien or Didier Drogba.
Blue is the colour, Best Team in London @chelseafc
— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) May 29, 2019
pic.twitter.com/2oM8NWAmAr
Loving that Michael Essien is celebrating with the Chelsea players in the dressing room #cfc pic.twitter.com/lX91QCtDfS
— Oliver Harbord (@ojharbord) May 29, 2019
It’s always great to see former players keeping that emotional bond to the club, including Cesc Fàbregas, who was working for BT Sport in commentary but got to lift the trophy he helped win in the first-half of the season.
Até o Cesc Fabregas comemorou junto com seus ex companheiros a conquista da UEFA Europa League, pelo Chelsea! #CFC pic.twitter.com/gznmJpHrRR
— Chelsea News BR (@Chelsea_InfoCFC) May 30, 2019
What a night, what a day!
Love you all.
UPDATE: The party has stretched into the morning hours, with Antonio Rüdiger still going strong!
Who the f*** needs crutches when you can dance around an European Cup with your butt #Hustle #AlwaysBelieve pic.twitter.com/J2aOzCpzbV
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) May 30, 2019
BUTT-DANCE!
About last night... #OhBaby #Hustle #AlwaysBelieve #champions pic.twitter.com/plcWAELcca
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) May 30, 2019
Eden Hazard was out there, too, busting a move!
Eden the Dancing Hazard pic.twitter.com/sp2Nwnsqit
— sarrismoFC (@_cfcHQ) May 30, 2019
And of course, DRAAAANKS!
Chelsea! pic.twitter.com/PBveibn7B1
— Juan Selaťse (@juanselatse) May 30, 2019