There have been some fine bouts between Chelsea and Barcelona down the years. Just for the sheer tension of the occasion, last season's Champions League semifinal was one. The 2009 clash didn't disappoint either, as Andres Iniesta's late goal sealed Barca's place in the final.
The Blues had lost the first leg of the tie 2-1 in the Nou Camp, and while Didier Dorgba's red card that night had grabbed the headlines, the return at Stamford Bridge would do the same for all the right reasons.
In a pulsating match, goals from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard and Damien Duff had seen Chelsea race clear into a 3-0 lead after just 19 minutes. With the scores 4-2 on aggregate, Barcelona were not just being thumped on the night—they were being well and truly dumped out of the competition.
The tide soon turned, however, when Ronaldhino scored from the spot after Paulo Ferreira had handled inside the box. Chelsea protested, but if there was any doubt over the penalty claim, there could be none for Ronaldhino's second, as he scored a sublime goal from just outside the penalty area, silencing all 41,000 fans inside Stamford Bridge.
It would have been worthy of sending Barca through, but they hadn't banked on Captain Marvel himself stepping up to add another twist to the tale.
With just shy of 15 minutes left on the clock, John Terry rose highest inside the Barcelona box to nod home Duff's corner and seal the win in dramatic fashion.
Almost 10 years on, this game is still fondly remembered on the Stamford Bridge terraces and it will be for a good time yet.
Via: [Soccer Live] FC Koper - ND Mura 05 - Slovenia Prva liga telekom
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