Chelsea: 6 Reasons They Can Win the Champions League

Chelsea have made a strong opening to their campaign on all fronts this season.

Although their most recent result in the Premier League was frustrating, they took revenge on Manchester United in the Capital One Cup and proved that they could find a way to get the job done.

The Blues have a long road ahead of them to repeat at the summit of European football, the Champions League, but the club have multiple things working in their favor as potential repeat champions.

From key players and leaders to history and circumstance, the London club have a great chance to maintain their place at the top.

Gary Cahill and David Luiz

Despite the shortcomings that can hamper David Luiz and Gary Cahill, they have something that only a few defensive pairings have: attacking flair and a nose for goal.

Both Cahill and Luiz score a lot of goals for defenders, and are both willing and capable of the fantastic when called upon.

History

In the history of the UEFA Champions League there have been 12 multiple-trophy winners.

Out of the 12 clubs, eight teams have won the championship back-to-back.

If we know one thing, it is that history repeats itself.

Confidence

Chelsea had a major boost in confidence with their silverware-laden final month of the 2011-12 season, as they won both the FA Cup and the Champions League.

You can already see what that has done for them in the league this year, despite their recent slip-up to Manchester United in the Premier League.

The club shook it off to manage a miraculous comeback against the Red Devils in the League Cup just this week.

Roberto Di Matteo

Roberto Di Matteo may not be the most experienced manager in the history of Chelsea, but he knows how to pull off results when they are needed.

The club need a leader that can inspire not only major comebacks, but also hard-fought 1-0 victories and defensive battles to earn points or tournament progression.

Desire to Bring the Trophy Home "Literally"

Chelsea will want a chance to win the title a second time just like any other team would.

But more importantly, the Blues will want to win it in London in front of their hometown fans.

Wembley Stadium is once again the host of the UEFA Champions League final this season, and there would be massive home-crowd support behind the Blues at the nation's home for the beautiful game.

Hazard, Mata and Torres

Fernando Torres has the ability to turn a match on its head. Juan Mata equally has the same ability.

However, the addition of Eden Hazard as well makes them a trifecta that, once completely on the same page, can lift the club all the way back to the summit.