Atletico trail Chelsea 1-0. N'Golo Kante produced a fine display for Chelsea, Ziyech is mobbed by his team-mates after giving Chelsea the lead, Ziyech slides beyond Jan Oblak to extend Chelsea's lead in the tie. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone: "We worked hard to disrupt their rhythm but every time we regained the ball we couldn't impose ourselves on them. Just a reminder that kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Stefan Savic was dismissed for violent conduct (81) after elbowing Antonio Rudiger as Emerson Palmieri came off the bench in stoppage time and scored with his very first touch to complete a professional job by the hosts. As the Atletico corner was played in, Savic elbows Rudiger in the middle of his chest. I was pleased with the character but we ultimately fell short. We have to accept this reality. The game will be available on the streaming services Paramount+ (previously named CBS All Access) and TUDN Deportes. It is the first time Chelsea have reached the Champions League last eight in seven years and they are yet to lose in 13 matches under Thomas Tuchel in all competitions, making this now the longest unbeaten start to a tenure by any manager in the club's history, overtaking Luiz Felipe Scolari's 12 games in 2008. How can I watch in the UK? We had not one sense of fear. Chelsea are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2014. "I'm really well. Chelsea travel to Bucharest to take on Spanish league leaders Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday night. It was a bit like seeing how the game would go for 10 minutes and after that we had control. Watch Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid Live. In Munich, Bayern host Lazio in the second leg of their round of 16 tie and lead the Serie A side 4-1 on aggregate. The ball sailed over high and wide. Don’t forget you can join in on the match discussions with The Athletic’s Simon Johnson and we’ll have all the analysis up on the site first thing tomorrow morning! Atletico Madrid are going to have to kick it up a notch to keep up with Giroud and Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Chelsea have won one of their three home Champions League matches against Atletico Madrid (D1 L1), a … The former RB Leipzig hitman raced away and kept his cool to feed Ziyech at the far post, who slotted home for his first goal in 20 matches for Chelsea. Chelsea have to hit the ground running. We're in the last eight which is already a big step but there's no need for us to be afraid. Man of the match: N'Golo Kante. Andreas Christensen was out of the squad altogether through illness, with Chelsea having no central defenders on their bench. We gave our best effort tonight but it wasn't enough. Olivier Giroud’s overhead kick gave Chelsea a priceless 1-0 away victory over Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 US edition UK edition Betting on Atletico Madrid. They have won two and drawn two in La Liga and remain top, four points clear of Barcelona in second. It was only the third time that N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic were paired in the Chelsea midfield under Tuchel, more through necessity perhaps than design given the suspension of Jorginho, but Kante took his chance in his preferred role, protecting Chelsea's back three. How can I watch in the US? Werner did really well to slide the ball across the face of goal for Hakim Ziyech to slot home. Thomas Tuchel grabbed a signature Chelsea win, as Olivier Giroud's overhead kick was the difference in a 1-0 first-leg win over Atletico Madrid. Read on for a full preview, odds, and the best bet for Wednesday’s decisive Champions League last-16 encounter. There were many elements of our game that pleased me, and there was an improvement in our game in the second half. Chelsea join Manchester City and Liverpool in Friday's draw meaning three of the last eight are from England; having rolled the dice with a managerial change, you wonder if this could be 2012 all over again for the Blues. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are at home to Alaves in La Liga at 5.30pm. He turns 30 this month, but Tuchel only sees his quality. This is such a big game for Chelsea. Lodi, who was booked earlier on, comes off for Hermoso at left-back. 2mins: Atletico have applied a high press in the first few minutes. Chelsea progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals, beating Atletico Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to complete a 3-0 aggregate win in the last-16 second leg at Stamford Bridge. Pulisic puts Emerson in on the left-hand side. 1min: It’s Atletico who get us underway at Stamford Bridge. At the other end, Werner was on the turn, hit a left-footed shot and it was deflected wide of the left post. We did well. Joao Felix and Luis Suarez both started for Atletico, with England's Kieran Trippier in defence as Diego Simeone's men sought to overturn a 1-0 deficit. But in the two months between the last-16 draw and the first-leg, plenty had changed at Stamford Bridge with Tuchel replacing Frank Lampard and instilling a new-found defensive resolve in the side. I’m also excited to see Kieran Trippier back playing in England, not to mention Luis Suarez. Optus Sports will be showing the game in Australia. The Blues come into the game a goal to the good after Olivier Giroud’s wonderful strike in the first leg saw Chelsea win the game. Kai Havertz again started in a false nine role, with Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner adding the width. 88mins: Chelsea are cruising now. Bayern Munich defeated Lazio 2-1 tonight which means they will join Chelsea along with Liverpool, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and FC Porto in the last eight. The Spanish side had a penalty claim in the 30th minute after Cesar Azpilicueta pulled Yannick Carrasco back with his arm but the referee was unmoved and did not consult VAR. They need to feel it from the manager and they play with a certain bond. ", Chelsea reach the @ChampionsLeague quarter-finals for the first time since 2014 Not conceded in almost 10 hours of play (597 minutes) ⛔6 successive clean sheets for (since 2008) pic.twitter.com/dmNCowFmpy. Only one outrageous, decisive, highlight reel-worthy bicycle kick from Olivier Giroud separated these two teams in the first leg on … It's a big win for us. Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Chelsea against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie. Who could managers Thomas Tuchel and Diego Simeone call upon as the game progresses? He strikes the ball well and it's just wide of the left post. Why not have a deep dive into the magic and madness behind Costa's time at Chelsea. The Blues extended their record of never having been eliminated from a European knockout tie after winning the first leg away from home to 14 occasions and frustration got the better of Atletico in the closing stages. If the scoreline stays the same, it could be six clean sheets in six matches for Mendy. Chelsea hold a slender first-leg advantage against Atletico Madrid thanks to Olivier Giroud's stunning goal in Bucharest three weeks ago. WATCH: Augusta Women's Amateur FREE LIVE! "It is always good when you go 1-0 up, especially when you make it by yourself. 83mins: Amid all that action, Callum Hudson-Odoi came on for Timo Werner and got straight in on the action. 20 mins: Joao Felix was in there for Atletico but Kante tracked back and just managed to toe poke the ball towards Mendy to clear. Chelsea vs Atletico isn’t the only Champions League match this evening. "The fans will be feeling pain and disappointment but they will recover to think of the future. Pose your questions, chat with fellow fans and dissect where the match was won and lost. Chelsea hold a 1-0 lead courtesy of Olivier Giroud’s lone goal in the first leg. ', Hamilton's team top Extreme E qualy after Rosberg penalty. Play for free, entries by 7:00pm. You could really feel that we totally wanted it. He's stood up, shouting instructions with his arm indicating where he wants his team-mates to be. UEFA Champions League Champions League 2014: Final Predictions for Chelsea vs. Atletico Madrid Stuart Newman @. Timo's delivery was good as well. He clashed heads with Dembele as both players rose for the ball. Yes, that's right, above Barcelona and Real Madrid and, don't forget, they eliminated Liverpool at this stage of the competition last season. UEFA Champions League First Knockout Round. We aren't thinking of this as allowing us to focus on the league. And that's the full-time whistle! He told BT Sport: "There were some difficult moments in the game but for most of the time we had it under control. Chelsea continued to press relentlessly, as they had done from the very first minute, and they reaped their rewards. View full match commentary including video highlights, news, team line-ups, player ratings, stats and more. They've put in a very polished performance and have managed the game well. He's so humble and such a help around the pitch. You can check it out here. The first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea on Tuesday 23 February has officially been moved to the Arena Nationala in Bucharest, Romania. 76mins: Goalscorer Hakim Ziyech has been replaced by Christian Pulisic for Chelsea's first change of the night. Things go from bad to worse for Atletico. Hakim Ziyech scored the opener in the 34th minute, combining well with fellow summer signings Timo Werner and Kai Havertz. Could they do it tonight. The Athletic's Dermot Corrigan, however, said that Diego Simeone's approach didn't work at all. Atleti fired 25 shots on Chelsea’s goal and enjoyed 69% possession. Atletico Madrid and Chelsea could scarcely be heading into Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal first leg in more contrasting spirits. Atletico were given no chance to build pressure on Mendy's goal thanks to Kante's vital contributions, making two interceptions and gaining possession on 13 occasions, more than any other Chelsea player. Chelsea reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League, 3-0 on aggregate, after a 2-0 second-leg win over 10-man Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. We missed four or five key players today in Andreas, Thiago, Mason and Jorginho. It's Kieran Trippier who makes way for Lemar at right-back. It's a deserved win and a big win as we're now in the quarter-finals. 60mins: Werner entered the box on the left side and tried to score from a very acute angle. Diego Simeone wasted no time in seeking solutions at the interval, hauling off the hapless Lodi, but his replacement Mario Hermoso fared no better against the marauding Reece James. But the guys are totally reliable and the intensity is incredible. An elbow to the ribs of the German centre-back in sight of referee Orsato brought an immediate red and with it went Atletico's chances of progressing. Getty. 18+ Only. The German international shoots at the near post and Oblak gets down to his left to parry wide for a Chelsea corner. 2021-02-23 - Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea A Sports Betting Preview by Auls Atletico Madrid v Chelsea Football: European Champions League Last 16 First Leg Tuesday 23rd February 2021 - Kick Off 8pm This game is live on TV 65mins: Zouma is down here at the moment. After early pressure from Atletico, Chelsea launched it up field to find Timo Werner who skated round the Atletico defence. 81mins: Savic has been sent off. The Blues won 1-0 in the first leg meeting. Standing in their way: Atletico Madrid. It seemed he did well to keep it in play on the byline and cut the ball back but the assistant referee disagreed and awarded a goal kick. It’s a shame that we won’t see him return to Stamford Bridge tonight as he cancelled his Atletico contract in December, only a fortnight after Simeone’s team were drawn to face Chelsea. Tuchel: A wake-up call | Allardyce: It gives us hope, Four-time champion jockey Johnson retires, Oxford contact police over alleged Sunderland headbutt, Atletico players surround referee Daniele Orsato following the penalty incident, Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal, Kai Havertz was cautioned for leading with his elbow in an aerial challenge. Atletico Madrid: Oblak (6), Trippier (6), Savic (5), Gimenez (6), Renan Lodi (5), Llorente (6), Koke (6), Saul (6), Carrasco (6), Joao Felix (6), Suarez (5). "Always it's better to win and to advance. Chelsea see off Atletico to reach UCL quarters. 70mins: Thiago Silva has been ruled out with a muscle injury for tonight's game but that doesn't stop him getting involved. 33mins: Kai Havertz and Savic jump together, the Chelsea player leans in with his arm though and has been awarded a yellow card. Cesar Azpilicueta intercepted Luis Suarez's through ball but his backpass to Mendy was under-cooked as the Blues captain subsequently appeared to impede Yannick Carrasco inside the box with an outstretched arm. Referee Daniele Orsato was unmoved despite the vocal protests while the incident was not referred to VAR Massimiliano Irrati. 8mins: Luis Suarez lets out a scream after a challenge and I'm sure it won't be the last one we hear tonight. Kurt Zouma stepped in to Chelsea's starting line-up for the Blues' last 16 second-leg clash with Atletico Madrid. Rudiger goes to ground and Savic receives a straight red. Kai Havertz was available but Werner opted not to use his team-mate. Chelsea welcome Atletico Madrid to Stamford Bridge for the second-leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday at 8pm.