Barcelona vs Chelsea: in pictures
Chelsea through to a the Champions League final after dramatic aggregate win over Barcelona.
By New Statesman Published 24 April 2012
Chelsea will play either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on 19 May after an eventful semi-final victory against Barcelona. The second leg finished 2-2, sending the London club through 3-2 on aggregate.
Sergio Busquets scored first for Barcelona with Andres Iniesta adding a second in the 43 minute after Chelsea captain John Terry had been sent off for hitting out at Alexis Sanchez. But Ramires pulled a goal back before half time and after soaking up pressure throughout a second half in which Lionel Messi missed a penalty, Fernando Torres came off the bench to score an equalising goal in added time.

Chelsea's defender John Terry (C) eyes the ball after Barcelona's midfielder Sergio Busquets scored during the UEFA Champions League second leg semi-final. Credit: Getty Images

Chelsea's defender John Terry (C) receives a red card from Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir. Credit: Getty Images.

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi misses a penalty against Chelsea's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech. Credit: Getty Images.

Chelsea's Spanish forward Fernando Torres runs past Barcelona's goalkeeper Victor Valdes to score. Credit: Getty Images.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts during his clubs Champions League semi-final against Chelsea. Credit: Getty Images.

Chelsea's Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic (L) and Chelsea's Ivorian forward Didier Drogba (R) celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League tie against Barcelona. Credit: Getty Images.
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the game was saring. but i was ahppy after 93minutes. viva the blues