Following the 3-0 reverse, in Rome, at the hands of Roma, we`ve delved into the record and form books to bring you some fascinating, or maybe, depressing facts.
? Chelsea became the first English side to lose a Champions League game this season, the previous 16 games involving English sides had produced 12 wins and 4 draws.
? Chelsea have not won any of their last 6 games, in Italy, in the Champions League, drawing 1 and losing 5.
? Chelsea were beaten by a margin of 3 of more goals for only the 3rd time in a Champions League fixture, the other two being Barcelona (5-1) and Juventus (3-0) in 2000 and 2012 respectively.
? The goal scored by Stephan El Shaarawy, in the first minute, was the quickest goal Chelsea have ever conceded in the Champions League, The goal was also the quickest scored in the Champions League this season.
? The above goal was also the quickest Chelsea have conceded since 1 December 2013 when, against Southampton, Jay Rodriguez scored after 13 seconds.
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