2011
Mata Creates Valencia Attacking Chances
Mata remains an influential creative midfielder for Emery's Valencia before moving to Chelsea in the summer.
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Juan Mata
5 historical football records.
2011
Transfer to Chelsea
Juan Mata leaves Valencia to take up a new playing role with Chelsea. Chelsea added the Spain international's inventive passing to its attacking midfield.
2012 May 19th
Champions League Winner
Juan Mata delivered the corner from which Didier Drogba equalised late in normal time in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final, helping Chelsea win the competition.
2013 May 15th
Eurpopa League Winner
Delivered the late corner that Ivanovic headed in for the winning goal.
2016 May 21st
FA Cup Winner
Juan Mata scored United's equaliser shortly after Palace had gone ahead as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.