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Inside Wembley tunnel as Man Utd star Mata reunites with old Chelsea pals bringing tears to fans’ eyes

CHELSEA fans have been reduced to tears after Juan Mata was seen chatting to his old Blues team-mates after Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final.

The Spaniard was an unused substitute for Manchester United as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Frank Lampard’s side.

Juan Mata embraced Spanish compatriots Pedro and Cesar Azpilicueta after Manchester United’s FA Cup defeat to Chelsea

The midfielder gave his shirt to former Barcelona ace Pedro in the Wembley tunnel

Chelsea set up a cup-final date with Arsenal after Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount found the back of the net either side of the break.

Harry Maguire netted an own goal before Bruno Fernandes scored a late consolation from the penalty spot.

Following Sunday’s match, the official FA Cup YouTube channel released tunnel footage of the players returning to the dressing rooms.

And one moment showing Spanish compatriots Cezar Azpilicueta, Pedro and Mata catching up made Chelsea fans very emotional.

In the short clip former Blues ace Mata, 32, took off his United shirt to give to the Chelsea captain only for ‘Dave’ to pass it on to Pedro.

One commented: “Seeing mata with the boys brought a tear to my eyes.”

Another said: “Honestly the moment between Azpi, Pedro and Mata was way cooler.”

A third claimed: “Mata once a blue always a blue.”


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Meanwhile, both Chelsea and United remain fierce-rivals in the race for Champions League football this season.

The Blues sit third, just one point above the Red Devils and Leicester with two matches remaining.

Chelsea are set for a daunting run-in against Champions Liverpool before facing Wolves on the final day while United must get past West Ham ahead of a shootout with the Foxes.