PSG put in a convincing display to claim a 2-1 advantage against Chelsea in their first leg round of 16 Champions League clash.
On 39 minutes, John Obi Mikel conceded a needless foul and Zlatan Ibrahimovic made Chelsea pay with a free-kick that deflected off Mikel and deceived a diving Thibaut Courtois.
Moments before half-time the ball fell to the villain, Mikel, who redeemed himself by lashing the ball into the net from close range, following a clever flick from Diego Costa.
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After the break PSG dominated proceedings but failed to convert their possession into a second goal until substitute Edison Cavani scored almost immediately after coming on.
The Uruguayan finished with aplomb through Courtois’ legs from a tight angle, after a superb ball from Angel Di Maria.
Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter:
Costa & Hazard were horrendous tonight, cost Chelsea big time on the big stage once again #CFC #PSGCHE
— Adam Joseph (@adamjoseph_27) February 16, 2016
A draw would have just made us sit back and take the wave of attacks. Us trailing will at least make us go for it. #CFC
— Siangshai™ (@SSiangshai) February 16, 2016
I’m happy with the result, if I’m honest I expected PSG to score 3 or 4 goals. In the second leg Terry will be fit so lets win this! #CFC
— ChelseaTransferTalk (@ChelseaTTalk) February 16, 2016
Pedro17 was phenomenon, Rahman showed his class, Mikel showing glimpses of his former self…. Hazard on his way out of @ChelseaFC #CFC
— Itz EBONY (@akpomanuel) February 16, 2016
We got an away goal (from Obi Mikel!) in Paris. Not much more we can ask for. Set for a classic 1-0 aggregate win at Stamford Bridge. #CFC
— Chukwuma (@ChukBartholomew) February 16, 2016
Valuable away goal and awesome defending from both centre halves tonight. Good job, lads #CFC
— Aizuddin Ahmad (@Aizuddinsays) February 16, 2016
To say everyone was writing us off everyone put a shift in tonight probably deserved a draw, good chance at Stamford bridge now #cfc
— Jordan Bennett (@joooordyb) February 16, 2016
Could have been a lot worse…. Willian and Pedro ?? Hazard must have already signed for PSG. Would have taken that before the game…. #CFC
— Paul Leslie (@Laul_Peslie) February 16, 2016
Baba, Azpilicuta and Pedro were the standouts for me. Specially, Pedro – who’s determination and work rate was excellent. #CFC
— ➑ Siyadha Salim ➑ (@Siyadha) February 16, 2016
That was bloody brilliant. Every player gave everything and that is all we ask. We can do this. COME ON CHELS #CFC
— George Benson (@MrGeorgeBenson) February 16, 2016
5 – Edinson Cavani found the net with his 5th ball touch of the game. Irruption. #PSGCHE
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) February 16, 2016
FT 2-1 #psg Admirable defensive display from #cfc but they face an uphill struggle now.
— James Olley (@JamesOlley) February 16, 2016
Can’t be overly disappointed but after that performance, hard not to feel we could’ve got more. We’ve got this! #CFC
— ChelseaFansChannel (@ChelseaFansYT) February 16, 2016
Delighted with that result. The away goal was crucial. Bring them on at the Bridge!! #CFC
— Dylan Gaynor (@Gaynor26111) February 16, 2016
Very happy with the player performance except #Hazard, he was lost in second half #CFC #PSGCHE
— Saroj Dhakal (@sawroseCFC) February 16, 2016
A pleasing performance we weren’t outclassed or outplayed, the away goal was vital for the return leg back to The Bridge. #cfc #ucl
— Danny Busciglio (@DBusciglio) February 16, 2016
Terry, Matic and Pato will be back for the next tie.
We’ve got every chance to go through to the next round. #CFC pic.twitter.com/CkcLZbWOpO
— . (@iChelseaTweets) February 16, 2016
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