Paris Saint-Germain shocked the Premier League leaders with a couple of headers by David Luiz and Thiago Silva, eliminating Jose Mourinho's side from Champions League action. Les Parisiens endured their share of complicated times, losing Zlatan Ibrahimovic after a controversial red card in the first half, and equalizing twice after goals by Cahill and Hazard.
Mourinho's men seemed to be too confident of their chances after Ibrahimovic was sent off, but the visitors enjoyed the best chances during the game. Chelsea scored first via Gary Cahill, who gave the Blues a lead that almost seemed to seal the deal for them, but David Luiz sent the game to extra time after a massive header in the final minutes of regulation.
After the first 90 minutes, the game turned into Thiago Silva's show. First, the Brazilian defender gave away an incredible penalty, which was transformed by Eden Hazard. With everything going for them, Chelsea laid back too early and gave Silva the chance to redeem himself. His astonishing header got past Thibaut Courtois, and left no chance for a dramatic comeback by the Blues.
After the game ended, several fans and experts trolled Mourinho's tactics, while they praised Silva's actions on the pitch. Read some of them below!
All credit to Paris Saint-Germain. Absolutely refused to concede defeat and always had a tactical plan. #CFC #PSG
— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) March 11, 2015
In love with Paris Saint Germain's defenders.
— Fouad AFC (@FouadAFC) March 11, 2015
Well played Thiago Silva & David Luiz tonight... pic.twitter.com/IwWYsvVaho
— F2Freestylers (@F2Freestylers) March 11, 2015
Thiago Silva just wanted to be the hero. Well done!!
— Tesho Akindele (@Tesho13) March 11, 2015
Minutes after conceding a penalty...
PSG players looking at Thiago Silva like... pic.twitter.com/Tjgz15sCxk
— Football Tips (@footballtips) March 11, 2015
PSG's fans after Silva's goal...
Thiago Silva, you go and give up a PK, then we get 2 headers #UCL pic.twitter.com/cMn0ROcge2
— KICKTV (@KICKTV) March 11, 2015
Jose Mourinho right now... pic.twitter.com/xerjD5Gcfb
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) March 11, 2015
Disgraceful approach from Jose Mourinho against 10-men.
— 360Sources (@360Sources) March 11, 2015
Jose Mourinho's run of reaching 5 semifinals in a row is ended by Laurent Blanc's PSG.
— Infostrada Sports (@InfostradaLive) March 11, 2015
Chelsea's fans be like pic.twitter.com/wEujWlNNM9
— _Tebza_ (@Tebo95) March 11, 2015
Chelsea fans right now. http://t.co/pRGSOE41NC
— Footy Vines (@FootyVines) March 11, 2015
Chelsea actually made David Luiz look like he's actually worth £50m even when PSG were down to 10 men.
— Mesut Özil (@AFCKoyes) March 11, 2015
Psg had more possession (51/49%) and played more passes (522/532) than Chelsea, playing 10 vs11 for 90 minutes.
— busi1325 (@busi1325) March 11, 2015
BREAKING: Live pictures of the Chelsea bus. pic.twitter.com/s2QdCxMh1s""
— AURACOOL™ (@TWEETORACLE) March 11, 2015
Remember when this Chelsea team was being compared to the Invincibles
— Arsenal News (@__arsenal_news_) March 11, 2015