Diego Costa at Chelsea: A Deadly Strike Partnership
Diego Costa, the big Spanish striker, notched 58 goals and made 120 appearances for the Blues over a three-and-a-half year spell at Stamford Bridge. His time at Chelsea was marked by a deadly strike partnership with fellow forward, Didier Drogba, and an unwavering commitment to the team's success.
The Arrival of Diego Costa
In the summer of 2014, Chelsea announced the signing of Diego Costa from Spanish club, Atlético Madrid, for a reported £32 million. The move was seen as a major coup for the Blues, as Costa was expected to strengthen the team's attacking options and provide a new dimension to their play.
Costa's arrival was met with great excitement from Chelsea fans, who were eager to see the 26-year-old striker in action. The big Spanish forward did not disappoint, scoring on his debut against Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup.
A Deadly Strike Partnership
Diego Costa's time at Chelsea was marked by a deadly strike partnership with fellow forward, Didier Drogba. The two strikers formed a formidable partnership, with Costa's pace and energy complementing Drogba's experience and skill.
The partnership was at its best during the 2014-2015 season, when the two strikers scored a combined 59 goals in all competitions. Costa's 20 league goals that season helped Chelsea win the Premier League title, while Drogba scored 10 goals in the Champions League, including the winning goal in the final against Bayern Munich.
Here are 10 of Diego Costa's Most Notable Goals for Chelsea
- Chelsea 3-0 Arsenal (2014-2015) - Costa scored a header in the 25th minute to give Chelsea the lead, and went on to score another goal in the 54th minute.
- Chelsea 2-0 QPR (2014-2015) - Costa scored a brace in the 17th and 32nd minutes to give Chelsea a comfortable 2-0 win.
- Chelsea 5-0 Schalke (2014-2015) - Costa scored a hat-trick in the 18th, 28th, and 32nd minutes to help Chelsea win 5-0 in the Champions League.
- Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool (2014-2015) - Costa scored a goal in the 26th minute to give Chelsea the lead, and went on to score another goal in the 54th minute.
- Chelsea 3-0 Burnley (2014-2015) - Costa scored a goal in the 18th minute to give Chelsea the lead, and went on to score another goal in the 54th minute.
- Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham (2014-2015) - Costa scored a goal in the 25th minute to give Chelsea the lead, and went on to score another goal in the 54th minute.
- Chelsea 3-0 Newcastle (2014-2015) - Costa scored a goal in the 18th minute to give Chelsea the lead, and went on to score another goal in the 54th minute.
- Chelsea 2-0 Sunderland (2014-2015) - Costa scored a goal in the 25th minute to give Chelsea the lead, and went on to score another goal in the 54th minute.
- Chelsea 2-1 Aston Villa (2014-2015) - Costa scored a goal in the 18th minute to give Chelsea the lead, and went on to score another goal in the 54th minute.
- Chelsea 3-0 West Brom (2014-2015) - Costa scored a goal in the 25th minute to
