Champions League: Chelsea v Barcelona

The Barcelona fans are in good voice before the start of the match Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The Chelsea fans aren't going to be outdone by the visiting fans so they get their blue and white flags flying Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The two managers, Josep Guardiola and Guus Hiddink shake hands before the match Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Thierry Henry is disappointed to be watching from the stands. He was ruled out after picking up a knee injury in Saturday's 6-2 demolition of Real Madrid Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Michael Essien breaks the deadlock with a rocket of a 25-yard, left-foot volley, which flies into the net off the underside of the bar ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins

... before he wheels away in celebration... Photograph: Tom Jenkins

... and then runs past the ecstatic Chelsea fans Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Didier Drogba is then foiled in a one-on-one with the Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Drogba holds off Sergio Busquets whilst controlling the ball on his knee Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Frank Lampard tussles with Busquets Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Drogba argues with the referee after the Chelsea striker thought he should have been awarded a penalty Photograph: Tom Jenkins

John Terry climbs above everybody to win a header Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Valdes is stranded as a low free-kick from Drogba flashes across the face of the goal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Lionel Messi goes past Terry Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Hiddink looks exasperated after Andrés Iniesta slams home a wonderful shot into the top left corner from 20 yards out to give Barcelona a priceless away goal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Michael Ballack appeals for a penalty after he struck the ball and it hit Samuel Eto'o on the arm after it had first struck his back Photograph: Tom Jenkins

And then the desperate Ballack goes mad at the referee Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Wild celebrations by the Barcelona players and officials ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Daniel Alves and Valdes celebrate at the final whistle although Alves will miss the final after picking up a yellow card Photograph: Tom Jenkins

It's a different story for the players in blue as Ashley Cole and ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins

... Juliano Belletti and ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins

... Frank Lampard feel the depths of despair after being denied a second Champions League final appearance by Barcelona's only shot on target during the whole match Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Petr Cech, Lampard and Ballack remonstrate with the referee after the final whistle over what they think is a terrible display by the official Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Now it's Drogba's turn as he confronts, and then goes ballistic at, the referee after the match and gets a yellow card for his rants Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A dejected and disappointed Terry takes time out from berating the referee to show some appreciation of the fans Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The Chelsea fans display a banner saying 'Making history not reliving the past'. Unfortunately they won't be doing either this season Photograph: Tom Jenkins