5 most significant goals by Didier Drogba

Chelsea v Galatasaray AS - UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Didier "THE KING" Drogba

#1 VS BAYERN MUNICH (2012, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL)

FC Bayern Muenchen v Chelsea FC - UEFA Champions League Final
FC Bayern Muenchen v Chelsea FC - UEFA Champions League Final

There's no doubt that Drogba's most important goal was the equaliser against Bayern in the 2012 Champions League final. The UCL was the only major trophy missing from Chelsea's cabinet and there wasn't a better way to put an end to that drought.

The Blues entered into the finals with suspensions to Terry, Ivanovic and semi-final hero Ramires. Moreover, the fact that Bayern themselves were hosting the finals made matters worse for the blues.

Much like the semi-final against Barcelona, the final also saw Chelsea absorb pressure from Bayern's attack and deny them any possible openings. Chelsea's plan of sending the tie to penalties received a massive blow in the 83rd minute when Muller headed from close range. Given how quite Chelsea had been, the jubilant Bayern fans were hardly concerned about their slender lead.

However, the joy amidst Bayern's supporters didn't last long as the almighty Didier Drogba blessed his team once again by scoring a powerful header in the 88th minute. He then scored the last penalty kick which sealed Chelsea's first Champions League triumph.

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