Chelsea [vs] Barcelona – UEFA Champions League 2008/2009

In the first leg, Chelsea managed a goalless draw at the Camp Nou. During the secod leg in London, Barcelona went into the game as favourites. The game started well for Chelsea and after nine minutes Michael Essien scored a 20-yard left-footed volley after Barcelona failed to clear a pass into the box from Frank Lampard. The first half came to a close with Chelsea leading 1–0.

Despite Barcelona dominating possession, Chelsea continued to be the most dangerous side, especially following the sending off of Eric Abidal following a foul on Nicolas Anelka, with Chelsea also calling for up to four penalties, none of them being awarded by Norwegian referee Tom Henning Øvrebø.

A 93rd-minute equaliser from a shot by Andrés Iniesta – which happened to be Barcelona’s only shot on target – allowed Barcelona to ensure a last-minute qualification to the final. An additional handball in the box from Eto’o from a Ballack shot was also waived away.