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Schalke vs Chelsea player ratings: John Terry? Cesc Fabregas? Willian? Who was the Blues star man?

Schalke 0 Chelsea 5

Wednesday 26 November 2014 00:06 GMT

Chelsea cruised past Schalke 5-0 on Tuesday to seal a slot in the knockout stage of the Champions League.

Goals by John Terry, Willian and an own goal by Jan Kirchhoff before halftime, plus goals in quick succession by second-half substitutes Didier Drogba and Ramires, also made sure Chelsea won Group G with one match to spare.

Who was the star man for the Blues? Click through the gallery below...

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

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Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Thibaut Courtois

The Belgium international must be the only one getting bored watching Chelsea play at the moment. He barely had anything to do bar watching Jan Kirchoff's deflected shot go over his head and hit the woodwork in the first half. 6

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Branislav Ivanovic

Ivanovic doesn't need much encouragement to get forward these days and he took advantage of the home side's lack of cutting edge to join in Chelsea's counter attacks. Was unfortunate to see one spectacular volley whistle just over. 7

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Gary Cahill

Probably the least comfortable looking Chelsea player in possession. Not that it really mattered as his formidable partnership with Terry kept Klass-Jan Huntelaar quiet. 7

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

John Terry

Became just the fourth defender to hit double figures in the Champions League as he headed Chelsea into control of proceedings early on. Was able to coast through the remainder of the game. 7

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Cesar Azpilicueta

A typically hard working display from the right-footed left back. Helped break down what few attacks Schalke managed to compose and was happy to resort to an ugly punt to safety when needed. 7

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Cesc Fabregas

The former Arsenal captain keeps racking up the assists for their west London rivals. Got another two from corners this evening to take his remarkable tally for the season to 14. But Schalke were constantly worried about his threat from open play too and he showed why with a killer pass in the build up to number four. 8

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Nemanja Matic

Just a class operator in front of Chelsea's back four. Didn't just break play up, but surged forward with aplomb. 8

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Willian

One of the Brazilian's best games for Chelsea. Full of running at speed and capped with a fine goal - just his sixth since moving to Stamford Bridge. 9

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Oscar

Was on the receiving end of some fearful ear-bashing from the ever-so demanding Jose Mourinho, who clearly is a hard man to please. Oscar still performed well. 7

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Eden Hazard

Played in second gear for most of the 90 minutes, much to Schalke's relief. Whenever he ran at their defenders, Hazard made them retreat in panic.

Chelsea player ratings vs Schalke

Diego Costa

Judging the £32m striker by the very high standards he has set this season, it was a disappointing night. Could have scored a hatful, but appeared to get flustered in front of goal. Has yet to find the net in Europe this season and it looks to be getting to him. 6

Roberto di Matteo won the Champions League as coach of Chelsea in 2012, but his new club Schalke was comprehensively outplayed by the London side, who now have 11 points from five matches.

Schalke have five points and needs a win at Maribor in the final match to have a chance of advancing.

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