Champions League: Atlético Madrid v Chelsea - in pictures
A street performer at Madrid's Plaza Mayor Square loses his head as he "enjoys" a bit of banter with some Chelsea fansPhotograph: Susana Vera/ReutersBet Petr Cech wishes he had a pair of those glovesPhotograph: Paul Hanna/ReutersIt's a cagey start from both teams as Atlético's Juanfran clears the ball from WillianPhotograph: Andres Kudacki/AP
The former Atlético striker Fernando Torres bamboozles Joa Miranda de Souza as Chelsea push forwardPhotograph: Javier Soriano/AFP/Getty ImagesBad 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 awkwardlyPhotograph: Sergio Perez/ReutersAfter treatment and a lengthy discussion with the Chelsea medical staff, Cech's evening is over and he leaves the pitchPhotograph: Javier Soriano/AFP/Getty ImagesGary Cahill has got his hands full with Diego CostaPhotograph: Paul Hanna/ReutersGary 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 widePhotograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesMark Schwarzer has looked very comfortable since replacing Petr Cech and it's partly due to him that it's goal-less at half-timePhotograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty ImagesFernando Torres is leading the Chelsea line alone and hasn't had much support from elsewhere so far tonightPhotograph: Andres Kudacki/APFrank 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 legPhotograph: John Sibley/Action ImagesAtlético 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 ImagesThere'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 legPhotograph: Dani Pozo/AFP/Getty ImagesFrom 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/EPADiego Costa attempts an overhead kick from the edge of the box but it has neither power nor direction and doesn't trouble SchwarzerPhotograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty ImagesThere'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/APGary 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 ChelseaPhotograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
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