Chelsea vs Barcelona 2009 was one of the most dramatic and controversial UEFA Champions League semifinals ever. 😭🔥
After a goalless first leg at Camp Nou, Chelsea returned to Stamford Bridge for the Champions League semifinal second leg knowing that a place in the final was within reach.
Michael Essien gave Chelsea the perfect start with an unbelievable long-range volley in the 9th minute, putting Chelsea 1-0 ahead on the night. Barcelona struggled to find a way through Chelsea’s defense, with Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta and Samuel Eto’o unable to break the deadlock.
Chelsea were just moments away from reaching the 2009 Champions League final.
Then came the heartbreak.
In the third minute of added time, Andrés Iniesta produced a stunning late equalizer to make it 1-1. Barcelona advanced to the UEFA Champions League final on away goals after the tie finished 1-1 on aggregate.
The match is also remembered for the huge controversy surrounding referee Tom Henning Øvrebø and Chelsea’s penalty appeals, making Chelsea vs Barcelona 2009 one of the most debated Champions League matches in football history.
Relive Chelsea vs Barcelona 1-1, Michael Essien’s incredible goal, Andrés Iniesta’s 90+3 minute equalizer, Lionel Messi’s performance, Didier Drogba’s battle with Barcelona’s defense, the Stamford Bridge drama and one of the most painful Champions League exits Chelsea fans have ever experienced.
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Barcelona 1-1 Chelsea on aggregate
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Andrés Iniesta 90+3′
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