Artur told UEFA.com of his heartache at SL Benfica’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea FC in the UEFA Europa League final, while Ola John added that his side could have lifted the trophy themselves if they’d had a ‘little bit of luck.’

Branislav Ivanović told UEFA.com of his delight at scoring the winning goal for Chelsea FC against SL Benfica in the UEFA Europa League final, while David Luiz praised his manager Rafael Benitez after lifting the trophy.

With anticipation rising ahead of the 2013 UEFA Europa League final, we take a look at preparations in the city centre, stadium and beyond as the Dutch capital gains a blue and red hue.

UEFA Europa League final referee Björn Kuipers tells UEFA.com about home pride, his team ethic and how a run on a windswept Dutch beach was more enjoyable than it sounds.

Twelve months after Chelsea FC conquered Europe, John Terry is eyeing more continental silverware, but to win it the Blues must beat an SL Benfica team "as good as anybody".

With 51 years having passed since a Eusébio-inspired SL Benfica XI won the club's second European title, Nicolás Gaitán told UEFA.com "the time is now" for the current team to make history.

SL Benfica coach Jorge Jesus told UEFA.com about the value of victory, familiar opposition and the club's pre-eminent past ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final.

Defender-cum-midfielder David Luiz told UEFA.com that Chelsea FC's UEFA Europa League final date with old club SL Benfica will be "a special moment for me, so emotional".