Re-live Mail Sport's blog for the score and updates from Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham in the Europa League plus updates from the Conference League clash of Chelsea vs Djurgarden.
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By Luke Power
Righty, that's the end of our coverage on this blog, but do stick with us for all the reaction tonight and in the coming days, whether that's online or in print.
If you want some recommended reading...
Kieran Gill's match report from Stamford Bridge
Matt Barlow's report from Aspmyra Stadion
And a final note: Chelsea will be facing Real Betis and Antony in the Europa Conference League final. They drew 2-2 at Fiorentina tonight, winning 4-3 on aggregate.
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Micky van de Ven has been catching up with TNT Sports.
'Unbelievable feeling, all the fans who came to watch us and all who watched at home, we want to thank them,' he said.
'In the league, we're not doing really well, but we can make it something special.'
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Reece James was speaking to TNT Sports:
'We're moving in the right direction and knocking on the door for the Champions League. We had a big result against Liverpool and hopefully can keep the momentum going.
'I enjoy it (playing in midfield). I've spent some time on the sidelines and this is my longest time being healthy in two or three seasons. I'm happy to be playing on a regular basis and helping the team where I can.'
On Reggie Walsh, he said: 'I've seen him in training lots, but training and games are different. This is the first time I've seen him play in a game and I was like f****** h***, I didn't realise how good he actually was. Training is training and you can't judge too much what you see in training.'
Academy graduate Josh Acheampong said: 'It's the first time I've played with Reggie as well. Even though I'm young he's a lot younger than me. I just said to him be confident, whatever you do in the 18s, 21s, just try and replicate here.
'I love the club so as long as I can stay here my whole life I'll do it.'
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Ange Postecoglou was upbeat in his post-match chat with TNT Sports.
He said: 'Couldn't be prouder of the lads. We knew it was a difficult place to come, well aware of the record they have here and the pitch. The lads held up really well and fully deserved to get through. Excited we're in the final.
'We've growing in maturity through this competition and you can see the lads are understanding exaclty what's required. We were focused and clear-minded about hat we needed to do.
'We've used every player in the squad. We're used to dealing with adversity and overcoming that. It helps we've got some of our players back, there's no hiding that, and they've handled it well, all three knockout ties. It could've been nervy but they've done it in the right manner.
'It's why you do what we do. You understand what this club has been trying to achieve for a while. Managers and players come and go, the only constant is the supporters. It was great to see the smiles on their faces. We've given them some hope and something to dream about.'
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By Luke Power
Glenn Hoddle believes there's a lot more to come from Dominic Solanke, who scored his 15th Spurs goal tonight.
He told TNT Sports: 'When you're confident, there's another chemical in your body. It's like a drug. I can see him going up the levels in the next couple of years.'
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Joe Cole feels like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is doing his utmost to earn more minutes at Chelsea.
The 26-year-old has been a regular in Europe but has only started two league games since his switch from Leicester. He scored tonight.
Cole told TNT Sports: 'He's up against a £300million midfield, it's hard to dislodge them.
All you can do, do things like this: be busy, be bright, drive. Every facet of his game, he does well.
'I didn't realise he had that final-third sharpeness and quick feet. It's healthy competition for Chelsea in the midfield.'
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Well, we don't know yet!
Fiorentina and Real Betis are in extra-time as the Italians are 2-1 up and drawing 3-3 on aggregate.
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By Luke Power
I was waiting all night for a picture of Postecoglou smiling in the system, and finally the photographers have delivered us one. He has hung his hat on his reputation of winning trophies in his second season, and now he's only a step away from bolstering it - and getting one over his detractors.
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Tonight's goalscorers Pedro Porro and Dominic Solanke have been speaking to TNT Sports.
Solanke: 'It's been a long old season. One more game to go, hopefully we can do it.
'We knew it was going to be a very difficult gamne, they started well and we had to be disciplined, but we got the first goal and it was good to see it out from there.
'We're delighted to give the people who travelled what they deserve and hopefully the same people can make it to Bilbao.'
Porro: 'Very happy for the team, for the fans, it's long from London and this team deserves it.
'I crossed for Dom (wasn't shooting)! But the win, clean sheet, going to the final is important today.'
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Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final after Ruben Amorim's side recorded a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao - involving two goals from Mason Mount - and a 7-1 win on aggregate.
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'They coped with it absolutely fantastically,' he told TNT Sports.
'Really accomplished, professional peformance.
'They're celebrating with their 400 fans and what a night, they'll remember that.'