The first half of the Champions League semi-final first leg between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea lived up to expectations, with both teams showing determination despite the score remaining 0-0. Atletico Madrid demonstrated their ambition to compete against Chelsea.
José Mourinho opted for an ultra-defensive formation, deploying only one striker in Torres. The defensive setup included five players, including Cole, who had not played the full 90 minutes in the Champions League this season.
The major event of the match was Petr Cech’s injury, as he was struck in the elbow during an aerial challenge with Rudi Garcia. Cech was substituted after just 17 minutes of play, with Mark Schwarzer coming on as his replacement.
With the second half ahead, the match is poised to become even more crucial and decisive.
