Jose Mourinho was delighted to move into the last 16
The Blues beat Porto 2-0 at Stamford Bridge with an own goal from Ivan Marcano and Willian's second half strike.
A defeat would have knocked them out because of Dynamo Kiev's win over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
"The players were really committed to get a result, as much for their pride," Mourinho said.
"They didn't want to go to the Europa League and especially after the last defeat at home, a second successive defeat would have been an attack to their pride.
"They were compact and always had initiative, they tried to win even when the draw would have been enough. They deserved to win.
"We are not lucky in the Premier League. Luck is part of the game. In the Premier League every detail goes against us and it was a little attack to the players' confidence. It was an important result for the players and the clubs.
"The supporters are unbelievable in their support towards me and I feel sorry I cannot give them more than I am giving them."
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