For there is no disguising the star of Stamford Bridge. Chelseaas A50million striker looked different, a real change a' but not just his facial protection. As he was alive, confident, actually swaggering sometimes a person. And an objective in each half saw the often-criticised Spaniard put stylish Blues on the brink of an additional semi-final in 2013. On Easter Monday they sealed an Cup semi against Manchester City at Wembley by knocking out Manchester United. And now, three days later, they took a huge step towards reaching the Europa League last four. CHELSEA employer says he never had any questions as Spaniard bags double that Torres would come good Senor Torres was the outstanding hero after bagging a brace for the very first time since December. Nevertheless the enjoyment just increased after having a low-key opening before 10,000 empty chairs. Only a number of Russian fans had made the journey and several Chelsea fans were missing too, scarcely surprising as this is their next game in six days. But after having a sluggish start, Chelsea finally came alive and looked to be cruising for their second semi-final in four days. They were 2-0 ahead inside 33 minutes and appeared in control. It absolutely was that man Torres who had broken the deadlock in Roberto Di Matteo time a the 16th minute. But now Chelsea fans were too busy enjoying a rare goal for the man in the mask to sing about their former employer. He had done well, flooding forward to meet a, extended ball from Brazilian centre-back David Luiz. SLIPPING TORS... Fernando Torres bundles house Chelsea's opener against Rubin Kazan At first it seemed like a stumble at the time had robbed him and the Blues of a score. But the goal-hungry Spaniard responded well to prod house or apartment with his right foot while down on the deck. Minutes later he was showboating with a cross from the right, hooking his right foot behind his left knee to whip it in. And suddenly it was infectious. Full-back Ryan Bertrand, set for injured Ashley Cole, skipped via a number of tackles before getting off an angled test that has been removed facing target by Vitali Kaleshin. Juan Mata then got out of trouble deep in his or her own half with some brilliant feet and great talent as the Blues begun to start the style. Victor Moses, certainly one of six improvements to the group that beat United, was next on the show reel. His organization, downward header bounced up off the turf and very nearly found out Kazan keeper Sergey Ryzhikov. He transpired much too soon yet somehow managed to claw the ball away at the last moment. But it was a temporary reprieve. Torres gathered the ball, found a blocked but the ever-aware Mata intervened to push it back again to Moses, who this time created a right-foot shot to the top corner. The smile on Mosesa face said everything, a superb goal for a person who has fought to make an impact since his summer transfer from Wigan. Everything seemed really easy, too good to be true against a side that had broken out holders Atletico Madrid. And we all know very well what Atletico did to Chelsea in the European Super Cup last summer, donat we? The Blues were thrashed by them 4-1. Cristian Ansaldi let fly from 25 meters and the ball crashed in to the arm of skipper John Terry. A clear penalty but a hard yellow card. And Bebras Natcho sent Petr Cech the wrong way from the location to secure a very important away goal and halve the deficit. NATCH THE WAY TO DO IT... Bebis Natcho honors after tucking away his charge at Stamford Bridge Stamford Bridge was surprised. But the home supporters were relieved moments later when Ansaldi whizzed still another pile-driver just past a post. Game on. Still Chelsea enjoyed the upper hand however the Londoners were more cautious now, anxious to not allow another chance to the Russians to harm their hunt for carpet. NO MATA... Juan Mata costs through the challenge of Rubin Kazan's Cristian Ansaldi Four minutes after the split, in-form Mata must have thought he had won when Moses teed him up for a left-foot shot throughout the owner but Ryzhikov made a fine save. It was another 21 minutes before the Blues carved out another quality opportunity but this time around they buried it. Again it was star of the display Torres who was the hero. He started the shift with a demand forward but had to check back in search of assistance. He set it off to Frank Lampard. He grabbed it out to Mata, who pulled broad on the left. And his corner was perfect for his compatriot to step between the two centre-backs and push house a towering header. Great action and a good finish. Sport around on the night, though Chelsea must recall the jobas still only half done. STAR MAN - TORRES (Chelsea) CHELSEA: Cech 6, Azpilicueta 6, Terry 7, Luiz 7, Bertrand 7, Ramires 6, Lampard 6, Moses 6, Benayoun 7, Mata 8, Torres 8. Subs: Hazard (Moses 65) 5, Oscar (Mata 78) 8, Marin (Benayoun 81) 1. Maybe not used: Turnbull, Ivanovic, Mikel, Ferreira. Booked: Terry, Benayoun, Marin. RUBIN KAZAN: Ryzhikov 6, Kuzmin 5 (Kasaev 81, 1), Ansaldi 7, Navas 6, Orbaiz 6, Kaleshin 6, Dyadyun 3 (Rondon 45, 3), Eremenko 6, Karadeniz 6, Natcho 7, Sharonov 6. Subs not used: Arlauskis, Ryazantsev, Kislyak, Marcano, Tore. Booked: Orbaiz. REFEREE: Gianluca Rocchi 5
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