RELIVE: Atletico Madrid v Chelsea (UEFA Champions League Semi-finals)

Ahram Online, Tuesday 22 Apr 2014

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Atletico Madrid and Chelsea
Atletico's Juanfran, left, clears the ball from Chelsea's Willian during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 (Photo: AP)

Full time: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Chelsea

The referee blows his final whistle

90+5
Demba Be is booked right after his introcution.

90+4 Chelsea make their final substitution. Striker Demba Ba replaces Willian.

90+4 The off-form Diego Costa blasts a shot high over.

90+3 Chelsea are close to snatching a precious away draw at the Vicente Calderon.

90+3 A diving but tame header from David Villa is easily collected by Schwarzer.

90+1 The referee adds five minutes of stoppage time.

90 David Luiz's ensuing, dipping free-kick goes over the crossbar.

89 Atletico defender Miranda is booked for fouling Torres on the edge of the area.

88 Another far-post header from Diego Costa! but it's blocked by his challenger.

86 The third substitution for Atletico. David Villa replaces Raul Garcia.

84 A looping header from Raul Garcia at the far post goes over the bar.

83 Chelsea midfielder Willian is trying to keep the ball under his control as much as he can to waste some time in the dying minutes.

82 Diego Costa attempts an overhead kick from the edge of the area, but he mis-hits it.

80 Atletico make their second substitution, Jose Sosa replaces Mario Suarez.

79 Atletico go close, finally! Turan's far-post header narrowly misses the target.

78 Raul Garcia is found by a deep cross but his poorly-directed header goes wide. There are signs Atletico may threaten Chelsea's goal more often.

76 Mark Schwarzer dives to his right to block a free-kick.

76 Chelsea will hope to keep their clean sheet in the final 15 minutes as Atletico increase their pressure.

75 Another argument erupts between the players. Chelsea's Nigerian forward Mikel and Atletico's Gabi will miss the second leg after receiving a yellow card each.

74 Atletico were about to create a chance! A slip by Chelsea's John Obi Mikel gives Atletico some space but the eventual shot is, as usual, blocked by the defence.

72 Chelsea forced to make another unscripted substitution. German forward Andre Schurrle replaces the injured Terry.

John Terry
Chelsea's John Terry is placed on a stretcher after taking a knock during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 (AP)


71 Chelsea defender John Terry is receiving treatment after he falls under the challenge of Diego Costa.

67 Atletico totally dominate possession, but it's useless. They tried everything, from long-range shots to crosses and deep long balls.

64 Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will miss the second leg after being booked for a challenge on Turan.

63 Chelsea's defenders win the majority of aerial challenges with Atletico's forwards.

60 Atletico are still struggling to mount any threats. Chelsea look likely to keep a clean sheet.

60 Arda Turan replaces Diego as coach Diego Simeone tries to revitalize his attack.

60 Diego tries another half-volley after chesting down the ball on the edge of the area but his effort misses the target.

57 A very dour game with almost no clear-cut chances.

55 Schwarzer palms away a long ball but it falls into the path of Diego, who cuts inside his marker but his subsequent low shot is easily collected by the Australian keeper.

53 Atletico will probably need the spark of Arda Turan, who is on the bench, to unlock a steadfast Chelsea defence.

50 Fernando Torres hardly finds any assistance from Chelsea's midfielders when they try to launch a counter attack. It seems Mourinho's instructions not to take any risks are very strict.
Fernando Torres
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sits on the pitch after a challenge during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (AP)


49 The players are in a heated exchange after David Luiz is fouled by Diego.

48 John Obi Mikel heads away a routine cross from Atletico.

47 A long-range volley from Frank Lampard is collected by Atletico keeper Courtois.

The second half is underway

The referee blows his half-time whistle

45+3
David Luiz's angled free-kick strikes the Atletico wall.

45+2 Diego finds some space on the edge of the area and sends a low shot that is collected by Schwarzer.

45 The referee adds four minutes of stoppage time.

44 All Atletico crosses are easily cleared by the Chelsea backline.

41 Diego Costa chests the ball inside the area following a right-wing cross but his shot is blocked by the defence.

40 Nothing is happening. Atletico move the ball around, send in some crosses in hope more than expectation as Chelsea's massed ranks make life difficult for them.

36 Mark Schwarzer is yet to be tested.

34 Due to the tight Chelsea defence, Atletico try their luck from distance but Mario Suarez's effort narrowly misses the target.

33 Chelsea's four-man backline is very comfortable, thanks to the tireless work of David Luiz, Frank Lampard and Willian.

30 The injury of Chelsea keeper Petr Cech is the only highlight of the second quarter of an hour. Chelsea had a shy attempt to score through a corner. 

27 A rare chance for Chelsea on the break following a slip by Gabi but Ramires' cross-shot goes wide.

26 David Luiz is Chelsea's most energetic midfielder so far. He repeatedly steals possession from Atletico's forwards.

24 Raul Garcia ghosts behind the defence but he is flagged for offside. Atletico are still looking to carve out any openings.

20 Chelsea create the first chance of the game! a mis-timed jump by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois allows Gary Cahill to send a free header that narrowly misses the target following a corner.

19 Diego Costa rises above the defence following a cross but his header goes poorly wide.

17 It seems Cech has suffered a serious elbow injury. He is replaced, making way for 41-year-old keeper Mark Schwarzer.
Petr Cechis
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cechis holds his arm as he is covered by a blanket as he leaves the pitch following an injury during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 . (AP)


15 Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is receiving treatment after tipping over a corner.

15 Atletico have the lion's share of possession but they are yet to find a way through the massed ranks of Chelsea.

12 No threats, no chances, no half-chances. The first 12 minutes are dull.

10 A low shot by Diego Costa is blocked by Terry but Ashley Cole is awarded a free kick.

9 It seems Chelsea do not have any intention of even trying some counter attacks.

7 Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is isolated upfront, with attacking midfielders Willian and Ramires drifting very deep when Atletico have possession.

5 The hosts are calmly moving the ball around, as Chelsea defend in numbers.

3 Chelsea's defence is expected to be given a torrid time by Atletico's in-form striker Diego Costa.

1 Atletico whip in their first cross from the left but no one connects with it. Will Chelsea sit back from the very beginning?  

The match is underway

20:40
Both sides step onto the pitch.

20:30 Fifteen minutes remaining before kick-off, Who do you think have the better chance of advancing to the final?

20:10 It seems Mourinho's priority is to keep a clean sheet rather than snatching an away goal.

20:00 Chelsea coach Mourinho plays with a firm defensive strategy that includes three holding midfielders in Frank Lampard, John Obi Mikel and David Luiz.

19:45 Chelsea's starting line-up: Petr Cech; Cesar Azpilicueta, Gary Cahill, John Terry, Ashley Cole; John Obi Mikel, David Luiz; Frank Lampard, Ramires, Willian; Fernando Torres.
Chelsea


19:40
Atletico Madrid starting line-up: Thibaut Courtois; Juanfran, Miranda, Diego Godin, Filipe; Mario Suarez, Gabi; Koke, Raul Garcia, Diego, Diego Costa.
Atletico Madrid


18:30 Atletico keeper Thibaut Courtoi is set to play against his parent club despite a penalty clause that meant Atletico would have to pay a hefty fee to deploy him against Chelsea. However, UEFA said such a clause was against competition rules.

17:30 Atletico warmed up for Tuesday's clash with a 2-0 win at home to Elche, while Chelsea slipped to a shock 2-1 home reverse to Premier League strugglers Sunderland, Mourinho's first league defeat at Stamford Bridge in 78 matches.

16:15 Jose Mourinho is bidding to become the first coach to win the Champions League with three different teams, having steered Porto to the 2004 title before winning it again with Inter Milan in 2010.

15:15 But Miranda's extra time header secured a 2-1 comeback win for Diego Simeone's inspired Atletico side in an action-packed and ill-tempered clash in which Mourinho and forward Cristiano Ronaldo were both sent off

14:45 In Mourinho's third and final campaign at Real in 2012-13, they had been knocked out of the Champions League by Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona had wrapped up the La Liga title when they hosted Atletico in the King's Cup final at their own Bernabeu stadium

14:00 Mourinho's Chelsea play their last four, first leg at the Calderon on Tuesday against an Atletico side riding high in La Liga and through to the semi-finals of Europe's elite club competition for the first time in 40 years

13:30 Atletico Madrid sent Jose Mourinho packing without a major trophy in his final season in Spain and the surprise Champions League semi-finalists are itching to land another blow on the Portuguese coach

 

Match is due to start at 18:45 GMT

 

Venue: Estadio Vicente Calderón (Madrid)

 

Officials:

Referee: Jonas Eriksson (SWE)

Assistant referees: Mathias Klasenius (SWE), Daniel Wärnmark (SWE)

Fourth official: Daniel Gustavsson (SWE)

Additional assistant referees: Stefan Johannesson (SWE), Markus Strömbergsson (SWE)

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