"It was without a doubt one of the most important matches that I played in my career. It wasn't just Champions League football -- it was a whole club at stake." Carlo Cudicini reflects on the immense stakes of the 2003 match against Liverpool, highlighting its pivotal role in Chelsea's financial future and the subsequent purchase by Abramovich.
"If we hadn't qualified for the Champions League, we would have been in serious financial difficulty. I’m not sure if Abramovich would have bought the club at all. It was a huge, huge match." Cudicini emphasizes the dire implications of the game on Chelsea's future, underlining how the victory led to significant financial backing and transformation.
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