Top 5: Stunning Champions League semi-final moments involving English Clubs

3. Tooorrrreeeessss! – (2012)

Despite a 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge in the first-leg, Chelsea were still big underdogs going into the return match against Barcelona.

And when they found themselves 2-0 behind and down to 10-men, following captain John Terry’s red card, not many gave them a hope.

But in first-half stoppage time Ramires’ excellent strike meant the Catalans needed to find another goal to progress.

After Lionel Messi hit the bar from the penalty spot and with the hosts throwing everything they had at the Blues, Fernando Torres collected a long hoof forward to round Victor Valdes and make it 2-2 on the night.

As well as scoring the goal which sealed his side’s place in the final, the Spanish striker’s moment is remembered for Gary Neville’s overexcited commentary.

In case you don’t remember, Didier Drogba inspired Chelsea to their first ever Champions League crown in the final as they beat Bayern Munich on penalties in Munich.

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