Drogba determined to create history in biggest game of his life in Munich

The Ivorian hitman has already scored for the Blues in the FA Cup final this season, and will be hoping to boost his impressive record in finals when they take on the Bavarians

Didier Drogba believes Chelsea can see off Bayern Munich on Saturday, in what he describes as the biggest game of his life.

The Blues travel to Germany to face Jupp Heynckes' men, who have the luxury of a home advantage, with the final being staged at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

While Drogba appreciates Bayern's qualities, he insists that his side will not be overawed by their qualities and instead must be focused on their own if they are to bring the trophy to London for the first time.

Drogba told reporters: "I think I’ve played a lot with Chelsea but this one is going to be special because it’s only the second time we have reached the Champions League final.

"It's one of the biggest games, for sure, so we are going to do everything to go there and be ready to play against this German team."

The Champions League is the one trophy which has eluded the Blues since Roman Abramovich transformed the club into a title-winning outfit after buying them from Ken Bates in 2003.

Under the Russian's ownership, Chelsea have secured three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two Carling Cups but have failed to add any European honours to that list, despite being a post's width away from sealing glory against Manchester United in Moscow in 2008.

Drogba admitted he would be disappointed not to add a Champions League winner's medal to his collection but knows Bayern will provide a stern test of the Blues' credentials.

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He said: "It’s the last one, the one trophy that we are chasing, the one we haven't won. It would be nice to go there and get it. It’s not going to be easy because playing Bayern in Munich is going to be very difficult. We have to give it everything."

After the despairing loss on penalties against United in the Luzhniki Stadium four years ago, many Chelsea fans could be forgiven for thinking their next chance would not be just around the corner, especially with the apparent duopoly of Barcelona and Real Madrid emerging in European football.

Drogba though, insists he and his team thought differently, and want to avenge that painful 2008 defeat.

He revealed: "After Moscow we thought that we were going to get to the final the next year. But that’s Champions League, it’s very difficult to reach the final and I think it shows how much we deserve to be there today. It’s been four years.

"It’s not good to speak about the past because we have a great moment here. I could speak with you about Bayern Munich and the next Champions League final rather than speak about the other final."

Drogba is well known for his prolific record in FA Cup finals; he is now the only man to have scored in four finals and has also struck eight times in eight appearances at Wembley Stadium, including semi-finals.

The Ivorian praised his team-mates for supplying him with the ammunition and is now looking for more.

He said: "Well, I think that’s why you play football — to play finals. And if I have a chance to score I try to take it. I’m very lucky because my team-mates provide so many assists and I’m sure I will have chances in Munich too.

"I’m very proud of my record and we will go to Germany very confident. We have already won the FA Cup and I was very proud to score in my fourth FA Cup final. So now I want more. It’s a very important game for Chelsea and we will go there positive."

When pressed on whether he was "made" for finals, he replied: "I don’t know if I am made for finals but I think we are going to prepare the best we can and do our best.

"I think everybody has done their work for the club and the team and it’s going to be okay.”

The 34-year-old says he never takes any notice of records during a game and is focused more on collective success rather than personal glory.

"I don’t think about that. For instance when I scored my goal in the FA Cup final I didn’t know that it was a record scoring in four finals. It was only when a journalist came on the pitch and told me that I heard.

"Of course I’m proud of things like that but all I am here for is to help the team win trophies. That’s what matters. If you score a goal in a final and you don’t win, then what does it mean?”