Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Steven Bloor

Champions League: Atlético Madrid v Chelsea - in pictures

Atletico v chelsea: Chelsea supporters make fun of a street performer
A street performer at Madrid's Plaza Mayor Square loses his head as he "enjoys" a bit of banter with some Chelsea fans Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters
Atletico v chelsea: Atletico Madrid fans cheer
Bet Petr Cech wishes he had a pair of those gloves Photograph: Paul Hanna/Reuters
Atletico v chelsea: Juanfran clears the ball from Willian
It's a cagey start from both teams as Atlético's Juanfran clears the ball from Willian Photograph: Andres Kudacki/AP
Atletico v chelsea: Fernando Torres bamboozles Joa Miranda de Souza
The former Atlético striker Fernando Torres bamboozles Joa Miranda de Souza as Chelsea push forward Photograph: Javier Soriano/AFP/Getty Images
Atletico v chelsea: Chelsea's goalkeeper Cech collides with  Atletico Madrid's Raul Garcia
Bad news for Chelsea when from a corner Raul Garcia is given a slight shove by David Luiz and he tumbles into Cech, sending him flying and the Chelsea keeper lands awkwardly Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters
Atletico v chelsea: Petr Cech and Jose Mourino
After treatment and a lengthy discussion with the Chelsea medical staff, Cech's evening is over and he leaves the pitch Photograph: Javier Soriano/AFP/Getty Images
Atletico v chelsea: Diego Costa and Gary Cahill
Gary Cahill has got his hands full with Diego Costa Photograph: Paul Hanna/Reuters
Atletico v chelsea: Gary Cahill header
Gary Cahill finds some time away from dealing with the Atlético attack to go for goal himself. He rises highest at a corner but his header goes wide Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
Atletico v chelsea: Mark Schwarzer of Chelsea makes a save
Mark Schwarzer has looked very comfortable since replacing Petr Cech and it's partly due to him that it's goal-less at half-time Photograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Atletico v chelsea: Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres is leading the Chelsea line alone and hasn't had much support from elsewhere so far tonight Photograph: Andres Kudacki/AP
Atletico v chelsea: Frank Lampard yellow card
Frank Lampard slides studs up into Atlético Madrid's Arda Tura and is shown a yellow card by referee Jonas Eriksson, that means Lampard will miss the second leg Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images
Atletico v chelsea: Atletico Madrid's Raul Garcia and Chelsea's John Terry
Atlético Madrid's Raul Garcia finds there's no way past John Terry. The Chelsea captain limped off the pitch with twenty minutes to go after twisting his ankle Photograph: Dani Pozo/AFP/Getty Images
Atletico v chelsea: Chelsea's football players argue
There's a difference of opinion after Frank Lampard blocks an Atlético pass. The home side reckon it he used his arm whereas the visitor are adament that it was his shoulder. The officials aren't sure but what the referee did see what went on during the "discussion" and shows a yellow card to John Obi Mikel and Atletico's Gabi. Both players will miss the second leg Photograph: Dani Pozo/AFP/Getty Images
Atletico v chelsea: Gabi free kick
From the resulting free kick Gabi fires a low bouncer through Chelsea's wall which Schwarzer reacts well to and push it away Photograph: Alberto Martin/EPA
Atletico v chelsea: Diego Costa
Diego Costa attempts an overhead kick from the edge of the box but it has neither power nor direction and doesn't trouble Schwarzer Photograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
chelsea gallery: Raúl García's header lands on top of the net
There's a late scare for the visitors when Raúl García's header loops goalwards but to the relief of John Obi Mikel and the watching Chelsea fans it lands harmlessly on top of the net Photograph: Andres Kudacki/AP
Atletico v chelsea: Gary Cahill
Gary Cahill had another superb match in the centre of Chelsea's defence and celebrates a clean sheet with the Chelsea fans after the final whistle. Chelsea will back themselves to win the second leg as they usually win at Stamford Bridge. But as Atlético haven't conceded an away goal they too will fancy themselves in the second leg, this tie is on a knife-edge. Final score: Atlético Madrid 0-0 Chelsea Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.