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'You're forgiven!' - What the Chelsea fans are saying about Kepa following penalty shootout win

Chelsea fans have been praising their goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, after the Spaniard saved two penalties in his side's penalty shootout victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

After a 1-1 draw in Germany a week ago, the two sides once again couldn't be separated as Luka Jovic cancelled out Ruben Loftus-Cheek's first-half opener for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

And after an eventful 30 minutes of extra-time, the tie headed for penalties, and despite Cesar Azpilicueta missing for the Blues, Arrizabalaga saved from both Martin Hinteregger and Goncalo Paciancia - before Eden Hazard converted the winning spot kick.

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But in the eyes of Blues fans, there was only one hero for their side, as can be seen from the following posts on social media.

It was a stark contrast to the last time Kepa was involved in a penalty shootout, when Chelsea lost out against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final, after the Spaniard had had a dispute with manager Maurizio Sarri when he had tried to substitute him.

And here's what the man himself said about his efforts in the shootout and what it means for him and the Blues.

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