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Jose Mourinho has admitted his Chelsea side got lucky during their 1-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg draw at PSG tonight, and heaped praise upon goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for his performance.
Edinson Cavani struck 12 minutes into the second half to cancel out Branislav Ivanovic's first-half header which was scored against the run of play after the French champions had dominated from the start at the Parc des Princes.
"When you see the performance of our goalkeeper, you have to say yes (we got away with it a little bit)," the Blues manager said after the game. "Our goalkeeper made two or three important saves in the game.
"But sometimes people speak about the players, about their injuries and they don't play.
Show all 22 1 /22PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Salvatore Sirigu Authoritative handling but left helpless for opener. Hung on to Hazard shot and beat Terry to free-kick but underemployed in second period. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Gregory van der Wiel Enjoyed space to motor forward but often let down by poor deliveries. Beat Azpilicueta too easily a couple of times and added threat for home side. 7
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Marquinhos Imperious domestic form has seen him linked with Manchester United and played a key part in keeping backline secure in early exchanges. 7
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Thiago Silva Stood up well to physical challenge of Costa before hosts turned up pressure. Had little to do after break as Chelsea were kept on the back foot. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Maxwell Linked up well with Verratti and part of composed PSG backline who recovered from shaky spell before interval. Partly to blame for Chelsea’s goal. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Marco Verratti Ceded free-kick to Hazard in dangerous area but later caught by Matic for PSG’s own set-piece. Inventive and at times overly combative.7
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings David Luiz Deployed in midfield but badly lost former colleague Ivanovic as the Serb put visitors in front. Better in second half. Creative usage of referee’s foam. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Blaise Matuidi Effervescent midfielder always sought to burst forward and went close with header that Courtois repelled. Delightful cross for the equaliser. 7
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Ezequiel Lavezzi Effective work on left side but overhit his crosses at times. Pounced after Ibrahimovic effort was saved but had shot blocked by Azpilicueta. 7
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Zlatan Ibrahimovic Denied from close range and sent another free-kick over Courtois’ bar. Slalomed through Chelsea box before being twice denied by strong Courtois stops. 7
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Edinson Cavani Has revelled in this competition this season and inspired early attacks. Forced Courtois save before powering home leveller. Dribbled effort wide late on. 8
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Chelsea: Thibaut Courtois Restored to starting line-up and made strong saves from Matuidi and Cavani but left exposed for latter’s equaliser. Two superb stops to deny Ibrahimovic. 8
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Branislav Ivanovic Tireless running but not able to have same impact as PSG counterparts, who were more direct and confident on ball. Could not be faulted for effort. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Gary Cahill Trusted ahead of the impressive Kurt Zouma despite indifferent form. Inspired flick set up Ivanovic for goal but lost his man for home side’s goal. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings John Terry Provided unlikely cross that led to Ivanovic’s opener and was hub of Chelsea backline as he tried manfully to prevent a winner for the French side.7
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Cesar Azpilicueta Usually one of the side’s more reliable performers but struggled to settle here. Made a vital clearance from Lavezzi shot after Courtois save. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Ramires Tireless running but not able to have same impact as PSG counterparts, who were more direct and confident on ball. Could not be faulted for effort. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Nemanja Matic Habitually saves his better displays for the bigger matches and was impressive. Used size as he dropped back to aid Chelsea’s defensive efforts. 7
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Willian Endless energy but not able to impact greatly as hosts enjoyed better of the middle of the park. Sacrificed for new man Cuadrado in final minutes. 5
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Cesc Fabregas Pushed forward into number 10 role but not at his creative best as he suffered from heavy cold. Afforded little time on ball and taken off near the end. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Eden Hazard Relentlessly barracked by Parisian locals and relentlessly marked by home players. Came in for rough treatment and not one of his best showings. 6
PSG 1 Chelsea 1 player ratings Diego Costa First appearance in three weeks for the Spaniard and enjoyed muscular battle with Thiago. A little rusty in decision-making and minor scuffle with Luiz. 6
"But there were injured players that played and the injured players that didn't train to play.
"I have in this team five players that didn't train. Five players since the game against Everton, that didn't train once.
"Yesterday they had like a warm-down for the press to see they were on the pitch, but we had five players who didn't train.
"We felt that a little, so I am happy with the result because two legs is now one leg with everything to be decided at Stamford Bridge."
Additional reporting by PA
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