Chelsea vs Frankfurt: Kepa Arrizabalaga the hero as Blues win on penalties to reach Europa League final

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Chelsea v Eintracht Frankfurt: Europa League semi-final preview

Chelsea beat Frankfurt 4-3 in a penalty shootout at Stamford Bridge as the Blues reached the final of the Europa League.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek put Chelsea 2-1 in front on aggregate with a well-taken goal after half an hour tonight, only for Jovic to reply just before the hour to make it 2-2 on aggregate.

The match went to penalties, where Kepa saved twice in the shootout and Eden Hazard hit the winner.

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Key Points

• Pedro scored crucial away goal for Chelsea in 1-1 draw in Frankfurt
• Roben Loftus-Cheek puts Blues in front at Stamford Bridge
• Luka Jovic equalises to bring the tie level on aggregate at 2-2
• Chelsea win shootout to reach final in Baku against Arsenal

[9 May 2019 19:40 · Callum Rice-Coates]

[9 May 2019 19:47 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Arsenal have a good record in European knockout ties after winning the home leg. Their travelling supporters will be hopeful that Emery, who has won the Europa League three times already, can guide them to the final tonight.

[9 May 2019 19:58 · Callum Rice-Coates]

The teams are out at the Mestalla and Stamford Bridge! Just a few moments until kick off now.

[9 May 2019 20:01 · Callum Rice-Coates]

We're underway in Valencia and London.

[9 May 2019 20:04 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 0-0 Arsenal

3 minutes

The Mestalla is rocking, but Arsenal have started well, controlling possession and taking some of the sting out of a fired up Valencia team. The opening stages are key for the visitors here.

[9 May 2019 20:06 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Chelsea 0-0 Frankfurt

5 minutes

Chelsea show their first sign of attacking intent as Emerson bursts down the left flank and looks to put a cross in. He's dispossessed, though, and Frankfurt come away with the ball.

[9 May 2019 20:07 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 0-0 Arsenal

6 minutes

A crucial intervention from Koscielny stops Gameiro heading home a Gaya cross from close range. The hosts are looking a little more dangerous now after a slow start.

[9 May 2019 20:08 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Chelsea 0-0 Frankfurt

6 minutes

A chance for Frankfurt as Jovic is picked out from a corner. He guides his header down, but it's straight into the hands of Kepa.

[9 May 2019 20:09 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 0-0 Arsenal

8 minutes

Valencia attack again down the left through Gaya, and the ball finds its way out to Guedes on the edge of the Arsenal box. He hits a powerful shot which flashes just over the bar.

[9 May 2019 20:11 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Valencia 0-0 Arsenal

10 minutes

Now Rodrigo shoots from distance but it's a tame effort and trickles harmlessly towards Cech. Valencia are well on top at the moment.