Champions League: Atletico vs Chelsea first leg ends goalless
Chelsea produced a master-class defensive display to deny Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon stadium yesterday as both teams played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie.
Mourinho’s tactics paid off as it was the first time Atletico fails to score in the last 11 games.
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But the Blues suffered two big injury blows as goalkeeper Petr Cech was replaced in the 17th minute with a dislocated shoulder and captain John Terry had to leave the pitch in the second half with a twisted ankle.
Both players will likely miss the rest of the season and Chelsea will also be without Frank Lampard and John Obi Mikel in the return leg as they picked up yellow cards reaching the limit and earning suspension.
Atletico Madrid will be without captain Gabi next week at Stamford Bridge for the same reason.
Diego Simeone’s men controlled possession and had the better chances in the game but were unable to upset veteran substitute Mark Schwarzer.
Chelsea host the Spanish La Liga leaders in London next Wednesday to decide which team will advance into the Champions League finals.
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Mourinho’s tactics paid off as it was the first time Atletico fails to score in the last 11 games.
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But the Blues suffered two big injury blows as goalkeeper Petr Cech was replaced in the 17th minute with a dislocated shoulder and captain John Terry had to leave the pitch in the second half with a twisted ankle.
Both players will likely miss the rest of the season and Chelsea will also be without Frank Lampard and John Obi Mikel in the return leg as they picked up yellow cards reaching the limit and earning suspension.
Atletico Madrid will be without captain Gabi next week at Stamford Bridge for the same reason.
Diego Simeone’s men controlled possession and had the better chances in the game but were unable to upset veteran substitute Mark Schwarzer.
Chelsea host the Spanish La Liga leaders in London next Wednesday to decide which team will advance into the Champions League finals.
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