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Chelsea stun Barcelona to reach final
Published
5:11 PM EDT, Tue April 24, 2012
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Torres seals Chelsea win —
Misfiring striker Fernando Torres comes on to secure Chelsea's place in the Champions League final, giving his side an improbable 3-2 aggregate win over defending champions Barcelona.
Barcelona score at last —
After Barcelona miss several chances, Sergio Busquets puts them ahead on the night and level on aggregate after 35 minutes.
Terry sees red —
Chelsea suffer what looks like a critical blow when captain John Terry knees Alexis Sanchez from behind and is sent off in the 37th minute.
Iniesta makes it 2-0 on the night —
Chelsea, who have already lost Gary Cahill to injury, look set to fall apart when Andres Iniesta finishes off a typically slick Barcelona move in the 44th minute to put the Catalan side 2-1 up.
Chelsea's half time hope —
But Ramires runs through a static Barcelona defense and brilliantly chips Victor Valdes to put Chelsea ahead on away goals just before half time.
Chelsea through to final —
As Barcelona push forward, Torres goes clean through, rounds the keeper and Chelsea wrap up a 3-2 win.