Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has congratulated Chelsea on winning the Capital One Cup.

Mata left Chelsea for United last season.

The Spaniard wrote on his weekly blog: "I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Chelsea for winning the Capital One Cup final against Tottenham.

"I have many former team-mates and friends there and I'm happy for them.

"It was a close game but they were able to make the difference in key moments to win the game."