5) Mourinho prioritising this competition
Chelsea’s exit from the FA Cup will only have motivated Jose Mourinho even more to add another Champions League medal to his collection. A winner in 2004 with Porto and 2010 with Inter Milan, the Portuguese coach is yet to lift the trophy with Chelsea, but may never have a better chance. This Blues team has been superb this season and can put the effort and focus required into this game with a comfortable lead in the Premier League and little else in the way of a distraction.