Chelsea have it all to do tonight as they look to overturn a 3-1 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of this Champions League quarter-final. Join us for live scores and commentary from 4.45am AEST.
A very late Javier Pastore goal in the first leg has left PSG in a commanding position heading into tonight’s second leg match-up at Stamford Bridge.
Although Zlatan Ibrahimovic is out injured, PSG’s depth upfront is superb to say the least, with Ezequiel Lavezzi and Lucas Moura both in terrific form.
A fit and firing Edison Cavani will also cause plenty of problems for Chelsea, who can ill-afford to concede an away goal tonight.
Chelsea now find themselves out of their comfort zone and will need to commit numbers forward against a very dangerous PSG outfit.
Even if Eden Hazard and company fire in attack for Chelsea, the home side still has to make sure they don’t concede any goals themselves – a task that could prove impossible.
The present form of Moura and Lavezzi in particular spells major trouble for Chelsea. These two players will tear Chelsea apart on the counter if the hosts press too high up the pitch.
Throw in the enigmatic but hugely talented Pastore and Cavani into the mix and PSG certainly possess the weaponry to put this tie to bed.
With Chelsea needing at least two goals to get back into this tie, tonight’s contest promises to a highly entertaining and open affair.
Chelsea firmly have their backs against the wall, but the London club invariably rises to the occasion at Stamford Bridge and should be expected to do so here.
Prediction
While Chelsea will give a good account of themselves, the amount of strike power at PSG’s disposal should see them score the away goals they need to qualify for the semi-finals.
PSG and Chelsea to draw 2-2.
AZ_RBB
Guest
Incredible couple of weeks of UCL and that was only the quarters! Ideally I would like to see Bayern and Chelsea play out a replay of the 2012 final and a Madrid Derby. Even Real v Chelsea would be amazing. Find it hilarious that they're having yet another draw for the semis but can't wait either way.
benard
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Every team now wants to avoid cfc
Tichaona Nyamukapa
Guest
Incredible!!! I knw guyz you will make it. Well done morinho
AZ_RBB
Guest
Gombau run > Mourinho run
Bondy
Guest
I agree Kev they should've really run the blade through them with a goal to kill them off.
Bondy
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They're special statistics who does he like though ?,he also hates Wenger.
Kevin
Guest
Did anyone think PSG failed misserabley to " kill off" or " hold the ball" for the last 10? I was watching an wondering why the hell are they foraying forward with 10 to go and a 1 goal lead?
AZ_RBB
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5 in a row and 8 out of the last 10. Incredible stats.
JAJI
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Mouth watering Semi Finals for the Special One Madrid where he spent his last 3 years and managed by Ancellotti who he dislikes Probably Bayern managed by Pep who he hates Probably Barca who he hates 5 years semi final stage in a row now for Jose
AZ_RBB
Guest
Another famous night at the Bridge. Chelsea still contenders for the cup I watched the Dortmund v Real match instead and wow what an encounter. The far less fancied Dortmund side put the superstars of Real to the sword. Dortmund were very unlucky not to be up 4-0 at the hour mark. It was a truly amazing performance considering the injuries they've been hit with this season. They worked the ball around at a spectacular pace and pressed hard for 90mins. It goes without saying that the atmosphere was deafening throughout. Really hope Dortmund do everything they can to hold on to Reus. As a boyhood fan of the club I hope he shuns the big money being thrown at him and stays loyal to the black and yellow.
Bondy
Guest
Al You're forced to score goals away subsequently thats the outcome otherwise. Great match for the neutral great tension and drama.
Punter
Guest
Here we have Jose, the manager's manager!!!!! What a great coach, can he do it again with a team not among the favourites.
Punter
Guest
Away goals. They score 1 in Paris, while PSG did not score in London.
Bondy
Guest
What drama what tension , well done Al.
al
Guest
why Chelsea win when it's 3:3 on aggregate? I thought it would go to extra time
Alan
Roar Guru
Chelsea once again overturn a deficit at Stamford Bridge, beating PSG 2 nil to progress to another semi-final. Chelsea will be very difficult to stop now. They are just so strong at Stamford Bridge its not funny. Chelsea deserved the win and created plenty of chances tonight. Schurrle superb for Chelsea after coming on for Hazard. Ba then came on and scored the winner. PSG had only the one real chance of note that fell to Cavani in the second half but the Uruguayan failed to convert. Mourinho once again produces the goods when it counts. PSG once again with a painful defeat at the quarter-final stage. Thanks for your company tonight and join us tomorrow for Bayern - United Chelsea 2 PSG 0
Alan
Roar Guru
FULLTIME Chelsea 2 PSG 0
Alan
Roar Guru
CHANCE PSG - Corner for PSG now. They need a miracle. Sirigu comes forward now. Cech punches clear for Chelsea. Cech with a fine save to deny Marquinhos! Chelsea 2 PSG 0
Alan
Roar Guru
93' - Chelsea with one minute to survive here. Another semi-final beckons for this terrific London club that always finds a way to defy the odds. Chelsea 2 PSG 0
Alan
Roar Guru
91' - Don't know how PSG will score here. Alex heads straight to Cech who has only been forced into one save here. Cavani of course had a great chance to put the tie to bed. What a miss that is proving to be! Chelsea 2 PSG 0