Thiago Silva led wild celebrations from the stands as the defender embraced team-mates Mason Mount and Jorginho after Emerson's 94th minute goal booked Chelsea's place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
The Brazilian was missing through injury while Mount and Jorginho were both suspended for the second leg tie at Stamford Bridge.
Silva was animated throughout the game and could be seen shouting instructions to Chelsea's players on the pitch as they looked to hold on to their 1-0 lead in the second half.
Emotion took over once Emerson ensured the Blues would be progressing to the last eight with a breakaway goal in the final minute of the game and defender pulled Mount and Jorginho into a bear hug.
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Simonwalter98765
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Thiago Silva is the first player in the history of football to have won the Man of the Match Award without even kicking a ball. #KTBFFH πππ
sufyrumu
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Thiago Silva - Vice-Captain Jorginho - Assistant Vice-Captain Mason Mount - Future Captain. - Showing leadership off the pitch as much as they do on the pitch.ππ₯πͺ
dennisachafu
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I love the passion of this guy. It's reminds me of Christiano Ronaldo in Euro nations cup final between Portugal and France. He was injured but very active on the bench.
ChelseaFCaddict
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Thiago Silva is no club's legend. He is a football legend