Barcelona v Chelsea: Champions League semi-final second-leg action, in pictures
Final stretch: Chelsea were left celebrating in the Nou Camp after they beat European champions Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in the Champions League semi-final to set up a European Cup final on May 19 in Germany against either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid
Early setback: Chelsea were dealt a blow after just 13 minutes when defender Gary Cahill was replaced by Jose Boswinga after he pulled a hamstring
Moment of impact: Gerard Piqué, the Barcelona defender, collided with his goalkeeper Víctor Valdés before he too was forced off
Shoe in: Sergio Busquets broke the deadlock after 35 minutes when the midfielder tapped in to level the score at 1-1 on aggregate
Marching orders: just two minutes later John Terry, the Chelsea captain, received a straight red card after kneeing Alexis . . .
. . . the former England captain protested his innocence to the referee, though television replays showed it was the correct decision
From bad to worse: Andrés Iniesta extended Barça's lead in the 44th minute against a stricken 10-man Chelsea side
Brazilian magic: Ramires, unbelievably, grabbed one for Chelsea on the stroke of half time to hand Roberto Di Matteo's side slight hope
Jinxed: Lionel Messi, who has failed to score against Chelsea in eight meetings, missed from the penalty spot in the second half
Final word: Fernando Torres, the Spain striker who replaced Didier Drogba in the 80th minute, rounded Víctor Valdés, the Barca goalkeeper, in stoppage time to secure Chelsea's palce in next month's final
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