No copyright infringement intended "Breaking News" "Fernando Torres goal" Goals Messi Soccer Football Roberto di Matteo revels in Chelsea win over Barcelona Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo said his side's Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona was an "incredible achievement".The Blues played for just under an hour with 10 men after John Terry was sent off but claimed a 2-2 draw in the Nou Camp to seal a 3-2 aggregate win. "A lot of people had written us off and we showed again what kind of character these players have," said Di Matteo. "[Barca] are a great team with great players. We showed what we're made of." Di Matteo admitted the game was made harder by Terry's sending-off for kneeing Alexis Sanchez in the 35th minute, but the Italian refused to criticise his captain. "[Terry] is a fantastic leader," he told Sky Sports. "Anybody can make a mistake in life. I'm not [angry with him]. We're all human beings and make mistakes. "It's an incredible achievement by! this group of players. The belief was always there. When it is the right time we will think about the final." Leading 1-0 from the first leg, Chelsea's challenge looked to be crumbling after goals from Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta either side of Terry's red card swung the tie in Barcelona's favour. However, Ramires's chip made it 2-2 in the tie - and put the Blues ahead on away goals - before half-time and Barca's Lionel Messi blazed a penalty against the bar early in the second half to preserve ...
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