Not too often this season have we been able to genuinely say there are positives to take from a Chelsea defeat, but Tuesday night's Champions League quarter-final second leg feels different.
Yes, it's all doom and gloom at the moment at Stamford Bridge – and rightly so given the side's disastrous season - which ultimately came to an end with their exit from Europe at the hands of Real Madrid over two legs. The reigning champions of Europe, who will face Manchester City for a place in yet another final, were simply too good for Chelsea, who have been toothless for the majority of this season.
There's nothing meaningful to play for in the Premier League and with the Blues now out of all other cup competitions, many Chelsea supporters are looking forward to the end of the season when they can start afresh and address some issues at the club.
