Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo admits his players shocked him with their stunning 6-1 win over QPR.

Just five days after reaching next month's final with a sensational comeback at Barcelona, the Blues produced the polar opposite of a European hangover to crush Rangers 6-1, their biggest ever win in the west London derby.

Di Matteo said: "After a Champions League game in midweek, it always proves difficult in the next game in the Premier League. I'm very pleased with the way we played and the result.

"I have to say that the team surprised me as well. I wasn't expecting but I was hoping - they really put in a great performance.

"We had an unusual back four and they did brilliantly to keep QPR at bay. It's great to see this team ethic and this team spirit from all these guys."