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Azpilicueta insists Europa League very important for Chelsea

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta says the club are going all out to win this season's Europa League.

The Blues defeated Malmo by two goals to one last night in the first leg of their last-32 tie.

Speaking after the game, Azpilicueta said: "This tournament is very important, we are fighting for trophies and to be in the top four. We are in the EFL Cup final [against City] next week, every trophy is important."

The Spaniard added that he was frustrated about conceding late on.

"In the second half we had whole control of the game and had a lot of chances. It's frustrating to concede a goal and not to have a better result. It's still all to play for."

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