Player Ratings: Chelsea 3-0 Valencia

Made athletic saves from Albelda and Feghouli piledrivers, although came close to conceding when Alba slammed a left-foot shot against his near post.

Solid display at right back. Tracked his runners, read the game well and tidied up any problems.

Got beaten for pace early on but settled down to produce a solid display and make some important interceptions, although he did not venture forward much.

It has taken a while to come but this was a disciplined and organized display by the under-fire Brazilian. Combative in the air and on the deck. Can he produce this sort of performance on the domestic stage?

Organized and committed display by the Chelsea skipper. Barely put a foot wrong.

Read the game superbly to sniff out danger and his smooth distribution with both feet provided the foundation for his team's excellent display.

Broke forward from midfield to lethal effect, scoring the second goal with a superb run and fine finish that kidded Alves. His decision-making was mixed but showed great energy until he was withdrawn with half an eye on next Monday.

Did not quite do enough to secure a starting spot against Manchester City but showed glimpses of his passing range and tigerishly closely down the space.

Dovetailed well with Drogba and played a big hand in the first goal with his neat touch and deft pass to the No 11.

Sensational display that showed he is still the top at the Bridge and a formidable force at this level. Scored the first and third, created the second and caused mayhem every time he had the ball. Valencia had no answer whatsover. Received a sustained standing ovation when he was subbed.

Veered between the inspired and the frustrating, although his dribbling and pace on the counter-attack frequently brought the home crowd to their feet.

Came to west London with a growing reputation but did not enhance it. Offered only a weak left hand to Drogba's goal and was kidded by Ramires into leaving a big gap by his near post for the second.

Involved in some of Valencia's best attacks and his pace on the counter-attack was always a useful weapon. Dropped back to left back for the last half-hour.

Could not cope with the power and ambition of Chelsea's attackers, culminating in his horrible defending to allow Ramires through on goal for the home side's second.

Nearly provided Valencia with an instant reply to Drogba's opener when his left foot rocket cannoned off the post from an impossibly tight angle. But otherwise disappointed and was withdrawn early in the second half.

Not a happy return to England for the former Liverpool right back, even though he was often the spare man when Valencia attacked and whipped in some fine crosses.

Looked uncomfortable when Chelsea counter-attacked with pace and aggression and struggled to handle Drogba.

Got stuck in and helped his team dominate possession but was not quite crafty enough to catch out Chelsea's solid rearguard.

A bright and energetic display. Nearly pulled one back for his team with a second-half piledriver.

Had a 30-yard rocket brilliantly saved by Cech early on and his smooth passing helped Valencia dominate possession.

Manful display but the ball would not drop for the prolific striker and he was kept at bay more comfortably than many would have imagined.

His touch and poise in an advanced midfield role caught the eye but did not offer enough cutting edge.