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Chelsea midfielder Mata loves Wembley

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata admits he loves Wembley.

Chelsea face Manchester City at Wembley for the FA Cup semifinal this weekend.

Mata told The Sun: "In my first season in England I won my first trophy with Chelsea there - the FA Cup - so it is a very special venue for me.

"But even when I was playing in Spain I realised that Wembley was one of the most important football stadiums in the world because of all its history staging the big matches and so many finals.

"Then, after I came to England, I experienced what it was like to actually play there.

"My first match there was for Spain against England last season and then with Chelsea I really enjoyed the semi-finals and final of last year's FA Cup."

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