Having lost the last 3 semi final ties of the Champions League, Mourinho was way too cautious about his approach against Atletico at the Calderon.
The Portuguese manager got the result he wanted by excessive defending and their loanee goalie was mere spectator for most part of the game.
Atletico Madrid did try to create chances but there was no way through the center because of wall of Chelsea players and the crosses were well dealt with by the defenders as well.
David Luiz was strong as a rock in defense but unfortunately he injured two key players Cech and captain John Terry and their season might well be over according to BBC.
John Terry might be able to play the Champions league final if the Blues do qualify in the second leg.
Here are Chelsea ratings vs Atletico.
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Chelsea Ratings vs Atletico: Terry & Cech Out for Season
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Can chelsea make it through? It is a hard one to decide on the affirmative.
But with what I watched yesterday, the odds are obviously against Chelsea. I am convinced that Atletico Madrid Madrid will come for Chelsea’s jogular.
Sadly enough,both Terry and Cech would not be featuring in the second leg. And Mikel Obi bagged two yellow cards meaning he would not take part in the second leg.
It’s really going to be a tough one for Chelsea.