The Chelsea faithful will be hoping that come May 24th Frank Lampard's hands will once again be clasped around the Champions League trophyPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianThough with Paris Saint-Germain leading 3-1 from the first leg, the smart money says that it's more likely them, rather than Chelsea that will be in the one step further down the road to Lisbon. It's quite a task for The Blues as only twice in two years have PSG been beaten by two clear goals or morePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianJohn Terry and Thiago Silva lead the teams outPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Frank Lamapard outjumps Marco Verratti during a pretty frantic start in the middle of the park.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianChelsea start to harry PSG, here their keeper Salvatore Sirigu is closed down and then bundled over by Samuel Eto'o Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianAs the first half canters along the visitors start to look quite comfortable but Cavani spurns a good chance for PSG to put this tie to bed when he slams a free-kick from a good position, into the Chelsea wallPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianHow costly that free-kick might be as just after the half-hour mark Chelsea take the lead. There's a long throw from the right, which David Luíz flicks on, and Andre Schurrle sidefoots in from eight yardsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianJob half-done, Chelsea need one more to go throughPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianCavani attempts to bring the ball under control as PSG attempt to get back in the game. Half-time score Chelsea 1-0 PSGPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianThe PSG players come together for a team huddle before the second half startsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianLucas falls over John Terry's outstretched leg, the ref tells the PSG player to get up and get on with itPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianChelsea have had the better chances in the second half, Andre Schurrle's pile driver of a shot smacks against the woodworkPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianThen a couple of minutes later a free-kick from Oscar cannons off the bar tooPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianChelsea manager Jose Mourinho rushes to get the ball back into play Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianDavid Luiz gets stuck inPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianDemba Ba comes on for Frank Lampard, much to the disappointment of Thiago SilvaPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianThen with three minutes to go Ba disappoints the whole PSG team and their fans when he scoops the ball home from six yards out and then wheels away in celebration. Chelsea are in the lead on away goals!Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardiPandemonium as the players and fans celebrate. Jose Mourinho pegs it down half the pitch to issue tactics for the remaining few minutes to preserve their lead Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianHeartbreak for Edinson Cavani and the rest of the PSG playersPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianChelsea withstand a few half hearted PSG's attacks in the remaining minutes and then the final whistle goes, a famous victory for Chelsea Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianTwo of Jose Mourinho's "real strickers" celebratePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianJallet is devastated. Final score: Chelsea 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
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