Chelsea

Chelsea is one of West London's proudest clubs, transformed in the 2000s into a European powerhouse capable of beating anyone on its day. Playing in royal blue, Chelsea built a reputation for defensive resilience and clutch knockout-round performances that produced two of the most memorable European nights in the club's history. Chelsea's Champions League pedigree makes it a dangerous out even in seasons when domestic form is inconsistent.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea spent most of the 20th century outside Europe's elite before a wave of investment in the 2000s turned the club into a continental force. Chelsea won its first Champions League title in 2012, beating Bayern Munich on penalties in Munich itself, and added a second in 2021 with a win over Manchester City in Porto. Two European Cup/Champions League titles cemented Chelsea's place among the modern game's most successful clubs.