Champions League semi-final: Chelsea v Barcelona - in pictures

Three years ago, Chelsea's Champions League ambitions were cut short in brutal fashion when Barcelona's Andres Iniesta scored in the 90th minute at Stamford Bridge to knock the Blues out in the semi-final. As the two sides meet again tonight, Iniesta is once again among the starting line-up for Barca. So too are Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi, Xavi and Dani Alves ... so it looks like it could be another tricky night for the Chelsea defence, then Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

The Chelsea faithful all have their cameras out before kick-off. Will this be a night to remember or a night to forget? Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Messi warms up before kick-off. The 24-year-old has scored 41 La Liga goals in 32 starts this term. And he's chipped in with the small matter of 13 assists Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

The referees limber up Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Chelsea thrashed Tottenham 5-1 in their last fixture, an FA Cup semi-final. Didier Drogba was the inspiration that afternoon and he's at the heart of their pre-match preparations tonight Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

The two managers, Roberto di Matteo and Pep Guardiola, greet one another before kick-off Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Barcelona create two fantastic opportunities early in the match. First, Alexis Sanchez (pictured) lobs the Chelsea goalkeeper but hits the crossbar, then Cesc Fabregas sees a dinked effort cleared off the line by Ashley Cole Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Chelsea go close themselves when a cross drops inside the six yard box (pictured). Gary Cahill tries to force the ball goalward but it loops wide Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

The Chelsea youngster Ramires and the Barcelona veteran Puyol vie for possession in a clustered penalty box Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Puyol urges Drogba to his feet as the Ivorian lies on the ground clutching his groin Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Drogba falls from high and lands in a heap on the turf ... again Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Seconds before the interval, Drogba gives Chelsea the lead when he sweeps the ball home with his left boot. And guess what, Messi was the man who gave possession away! The Argentinian was tackled in midfield before Ramires supplied Drogba with an inviting low cross Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

1-0 to Chelsea. Hows about that for a half-time score-line? Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Messi tries to drive his team back into the contest in the second half Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

But such is the tenacity of this Chelsea side that even Drogba is chasing the Argentinian around the park Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

It's throwing it down now. Not sure how much Barcelona will like these conditions Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Messi is soaked through and growing increasingly frustrated Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Barca can't seem to beat Cech tonight. The goalkeeper athletically turns two shots to safety in the second half ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardiola

... one from Thiago Alcántara and one from Puyol's flicked header Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Then a late strike from Pedro hits the base of the far upright and Sergio Busquets somehow spoons the rebound over the bar Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Barcelona's players look forlorn at the final whistle, while Chelsea's fans are thoroughly enjoying themselves. 1-0 ... that's a mighty fine result for Chelsea to take to Camp Nou on Tuesday Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian