The 2012-13 campaign was a season of unprecedented European dichotomy for Chelsea. The Blues became the first reigning Champions League winners to drop into and then conquer the UEFA Europa League, defeating Benfica 2-1 in a dramatic final thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Branislav Ivanović. Amidst a turbulent season that saw a managerial change, the team secured a crucial third-place finish in the Premier League, driven by the sensational flair of Juan Mata, Eden Hazard, and the club's new all-time top goalscorer, Frank Lampard, whose 15 league goals cemented his legend.