Had the Rojiblancos been given the spot kick, it could have been a different story. Chelsea travel to Bucharest to take on Spanish league leaders Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday night. He strikes the ball well and it's just wide of the left post. Who could managers Thomas Tuchel and Diego Simeone call upon as the game progresses? Tuchel looked to his bench in the closing stages and three substitutes were involved in a fitting final flourish as Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic combined to feed Emerson, who finished clinically to the left of Oblak. Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Mendy, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Rudiger, James, Kante, Kovacic, Alonso, Ziyech, Werner, Havertz 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. Referee Daniele Orsato was unmoved despite the vocal protests while the incident was not referred to VAR Massimiliano Irrati. Chelsea are through to the quarter-finals for the first time in seven years. But the guys are totally reliable and the intensity is incredible. Atletico’s bench: Grbic, San Roman, Felipe, Hermoso, Vrsaljko, Kondogbia, Torreira, Lemar, Herrera, Vitolo, Correa, Dembele. 68mins: Atletico have made their 4th substitute as they search for some creativity. 48mins: This time it's Ziyech who feeds the ball to Werner on the right wing. 83mins: Amid all that action, Callum Hudson-Odoi came on for Timo Werner and got straight in on the action. Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Betting Offer CLAIM HERE. Linked the … And that's the full-time whistle! Phil Noble/EPA A sensational piece of Olivier Giroud wizardry means Atletico Madrid must conjure up some magic of their own when they visit Chelsea for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 matchup. 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. Atletico Madrid were the aggressors for much of their 0-0 first leg draw at their home ground. 52mins: The ball is deflected out of the Atletico box and Rudiger picks it up from 30 yards out. 70mins: Thiago Silva has been ruled out with a muscle injury for tonight's game but that doesn't stop him getting involved. Don't forget you can discuss the game before and after kick-off with The Athletic’s Chelsea reporter Simon Johnson. It was an important goal and I had to wait a long time for it. Chelsea hold a 1-0 lead courtesy of Olivier Giroud’s lone goal in the first leg. 91mins: Joao Felix stings the palms of Mendy and forces a good save from the Chelsea goalkeeper as he tips the ball over the bar. UEFA Champions League Champions League 2014: Final Predictions for Chelsea vs. Atletico Madrid Stuart Newman @. "It's a pleasure to be the coach of him and it's a big gift for me. 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. Chelsea hold a slender first-leg advantage against Atletico Madrid thanks to Olivier Giroud's stunning goal in Bucharest three weeks ago. Thomas Tuchel says nobody will want to play Chelsea in the next round of the Champions League after they beat Atletico Madrid 3-0 on aggregate. 26mins: Suarez was barged off the ball in the box and went to ground. We'll prepare for it in the best way possible. The iconic Champions League music echoes around the stadium, the players are out on the pitch and we’re moments away from kick-off. 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. It wasn't until the 76th minute that Mendy was drawn into action in the second half as Marcos Llorente found Joao Felix but the shot was parried out, with the impressive N'Golo Kante there to sweep the clearance to safety. The Morocco forward converted from Timo Werner's cross, after the Germany star had grafted hard to launch the attack in the first place. The game will be available on the streaming services Paramount+ (previously named CBS All Access) and TUDN Deportes. Four players recalled, Kai Havertz position decided – Predicted Chelsea side vs Atletico Madrid. Chelsea had their opponents at arm's length, defending from the front as Ziyech took James' pass and saw a curling shot tipped over by Jan Oblak. 46mins: Atletico have made a change at half-time. But both players are unavailable today as they picked up yellow cards in the first leg. View full match commentary including video highlights, news, team line-ups, player ratings, stats and more. Chelsea will be without injured Thiago Silva and Tammy Abraham when it hosts Atlético Madrid, holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg … Standing in their way: Atletico Madrid. Andreas Christensen was out of the squad altogether through illness, with Chelsea having no central defenders on their bench. I'm sure no one wants to play against us. The Blues welcome the Spaniards to Stamford Bridge tomorrow night as they go head to head in the Champions League round of 16-second leg. Even in the fourth minute of stoppage time as Pulisic played Emerson in for the second, Kante was up in support, rolling back the years. 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. Chelsea host Sheffield United in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday; kick-off is at 1.30pm. 1min: It’s Atletico who get us underway at Stamford Bridge. It should have been a corner but a goal kick was given. Read on for a full preview, odds, and the best bet for Wednesday’s decisive Champions League last-16 encounter. They've put in a very polished performance and have managed the game well. It was a bit like seeing how the game would go for 10 minutes and after that we had control. 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. Read MoreChelsea fans: Discuss the Atletico Madrid game with our reporter Simon Johnson, Read MoreThe two sides of Diego Costa at Chelsea, Read MoreAsking ‘new’ Atletico to get up to old tricks did not work for Simeone, Read MoreCox: Was Tuchel taking Hudson-Odoi off a message to his team? They last won the Champions League in 2012, could Tuchel be the one to guide them to victory? In all competitions, Timo Werner (10 goals, 7 assists) has been directly involved in more goals this season than any other player for Chelsea. How can I watch in Australia? Atletico trail Chelsea 1-0. 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. In addition, Chelsea were beginning to go off the boil at the time having suffered back-to-back losses against Everton and Wolves. 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 vs. ATLETICO MADRID. 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. "They didn't create a lot. 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. A stunning Olivier Giroud goal in the first leg has put the Blues in control of the Round of 16 tie. Ziyech scored his first home goal in 12 appearances at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea. Chelsea have not made it past the round of 16 stage since 2013-2014. Kai Havertz again started in a false nine role, with Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner adding the width. 93mins: Emerson's only been on a minute! 93mins: Chilwell and Emerson come on for Alonso and Havertz. Giroud started for Chelsea last time out against Atletico and scored that outrageous overhead kick but he's on the bench tonight. Chelsea have the opportunity tonight to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2014. Since Tuchel has been in charge, Chelsea have scored 13 goals, six of which have come from midfielders Jorginho and Mount. You could really feel that we totally wanted it. We aren't thinking of this as allowing us to focus on the league. Getty. Suarez had cut an isolated figure, kept at bay by Rudiger as he was hooked on the hour-mark and replaced by Angel Correa - Simeone's third change - but it failed to swing the momentum in Atletico's favour. 2mins: Atletico have applied a high press in the first few minutes. Hakim Ziyech scored the opener in the 34th minute, combining well with fellow summer signings Timo Werner and Kai Havertz. Both teams prepared for the second leg with goalless draws on the weekend. Olivier Giroud's spectacular overhead kick separated the sides in Bucharest three weeks ago, giving Chelsea a valuable one-goal advantage that was added to by Hakim Ziyech (34) during the opening half. The German international shoots at the near post and Oblak gets down to his left to parry wide for a Chelsea corner. We will continue with the same application and energy that we take into the game with Alaves.". "I never know the age of my players, I judge them only by their performance," he said. 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 Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone admits his side didn't do enough to beat Chelsea in their Champions League last-16 tie. 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. Chelsea have a vital 1-0 lead over Atletico Madrid while Bayern Munich enjoy a 4-1 advantage over Lazio from the first leg. Find Chelsea vs Atlético de Madrid result on Yahoo Sports. 93mins: Chilwell and Emerson come on for Alonso and Havertz. We had not one sense of fear. While we wait for the team news, which should be announced in around 45 minutes, The Athletic’s Michael Cox has analysed Chelsea’s super counter-pressing against Atletico. We're in the last eight which is already a big step but there's no need for us to be afraid. Here's how to watch the matches from India. There were many elements of our game that pleased me, and there was an improvement in our game in the second half. Werner sprinted wide to block Kieran Trippier's attempted cross after a free-kick, with Kai Havertz latching onto the loose ball and sending it back into Werner's path. Chelsea vs Atletico isn’t the only Champions League match this evening. 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. With work, we will get stronger and recover from this defeat. 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. 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. UEFA Champions League First Knockout Round. Tuchel has just confirmed that Andreas Christensen is absent after he was ill overnight. 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. They have won two and drawn two in La Liga and remain top, four points clear of Barcelona in second. His shot was directed right at Oblak however. Chelsea’s bench: Kepa, Caballero, Emerson, Chilwell, Gilmour, Anjorin, Hudson-Odoi, Pulisic, Giroud However, only four of those 25 shots hit the target as the Spaniards failed to capitalize on their possession advantage with goals. Timo's delivery was good as well. 30mins: Chelsea captain Azpilicueta appears to drag back Carrasco and impede him but nothing has been given and there's been no check by VAR. Atleti fired 25 shots on Chelsea’s goal and enjoyed 69% possession. 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. 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. The medical staff are called onto the pitch. He alongside Mateo, they took all the weight on their shoulders and did a fantastic job.". By. Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, however, is averaging a goal every 38 minutes in the Champions League this season. He lets the ball run across his body and with his first touch, he fires home! Man of the match: N'Golo Kante. Why not have a deep dive into the magic and madness behind Costa's time at Chelsea. As the Atletico corner was played in, Savic elbows Rudiger in the middle of his chest. 13mins: Chelsea's neat sharp passing and small triangles allowed them to weave their way through the Atletico defence into the box but there was no end product. BT Sport 2 will broadcast the match live. With Atletico down to 10 men, Chelsea really should have scored a second by now considering the number of times they've been in the opposition's box. Atletico Madrid are unbeaten since our first leg meeting three weeks ago. The draw for the quarter-finals will take place in Switzerland on Friday, March 19 at 11am GMT and will be followed immediately by the semi-finals draw. Chelsea: Mendy (7), Azpilicueta (7), Zouma (7), Rudiger (7), James (7), Kovacic (7), Kante (8), Alonso (6), Ziyech (8), Havertz (7), Werner (7). 60mins: Werner entered the box on the left side and tried to score from a very acute angle. Chelsea have to hit the ground running. How can I watch in the US?