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Benitez insists Chelsea won't underestimate Rubin Kazan

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez won't take Europa League opponents Rubin Kazan lightly tonight.

Chelsea could become the first team to hold the Europa League and Champions League trophies at the same time - for a few days at least - if they win the final in Amsterdam on May 15.

That is the aim for Benitez, whose side must first confirm their last-four place after taking a 3-1 aggregate lead following the first leg.

Benitez said: "We have a lot of respect for Rubin Kazan. We know that it's a good team.

"All my players know how important this competition is and they will be really pleased if we go through and will go to the final and if we can win the final."

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