The highly anticipated showdown between Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o in the Champions League round of 16 first leg between Galatasaray and Chelsea ended in a stalemate, both on the field and in the scoring department, as the match concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Surprisingly, the team compositions added to the intrigue, with Samuel Eto’o starting on the bench while Didier Drogba took the field from the beginning. However, Drogba’s impact during the 80 minutes he played was minimal, with his only notable contribution being a pass to his captain Selçuk Inan.
The spotlight then shifted to Aurélien Chedjou, who equalized for Galatasaray in the 61st minute. Meanwhile, Eto’o entered the fray in the 68th minute, demonstrating his versatility by fulfilling defensive duties on the right side as instructed by José Mourinho. Despite not making a significant impact on the field, Eto’o’s response to Mourinho’s comments in the mixed zone after the match garnered attention. The stage is now set for the return leg on March 18.
