Chelsea crashed out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage this evening as a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge saw Paris Saint-Germain progress on away goals.
The visitors were forced to play the vast majority of the match with 10 men following Zlatan Ibrahimovic's 31st-minute red card, but managed to force extra time when David Luiz's header cancelled out Gary Cahill's opener.
Eden Hazard restored his side's lead from the spot in the first period of extra time, but Thiago Silva popped up with the all-important second away goal to send his side through to the quarter-finals.
Here, Sports Mole looks at who stood out on a memorable night of European action in West London.
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CHELSEA
Goal
Thibaut Courtois: One of few bright sparks for his side. His handling was faultless and he made a couple of big saves, including a fabulous one to deny Silva just moments before the PSG skipper scored. Could do nothing about either goal. (7/10)
Defence
Branislav Ivanovic: Had one or two defensive lapses and was culpable for Luiz's header having lost the Brazilian in the area. Not as much of an attacking threat as usual either, with most of Chelsea's work coming down the opposite flank. (5/10)
Gary Cahill: Scored the opening goal of the match by lashing home a loose ball inside the box. Helped Chelsea to batten down the hatches, ultimately to no avail. (7/10)
John Terry: As solid as ever for long parts of a match that was made for battle-hardened veterans like him. Was outjumped by Silva for the decisive goal, however, and it will hurt him that both PSG's goals came from corners. (6/10)
Cesar Azpilicueta: Most of Chelsea's attacks were down his flank, but he probably could have provided Hazard with a little more support. Defence is his forte, though, and he was sound at the back again tonight. (6/10)
Midfield
Cesc Fabregas: Should have taken the game by the scruff of the neck with the numerical advantage, but never controlled it like we know he can. Comfortably second best in the midfield battle. (5/10)
Nemanja Matic: Was on the back foot for the vast majority of the game and, while he aided his side's defensive effort, he failed to control the midfield area like he has done for the majority of the season. He and Fabregas could have won this game for Chelsea had they controlled the midfield, but they were outclassed. (5/10)
Ramires: Not the ideal player to have on the right wing with a numerical advantage. Ran all day, but isn't the type of player who often helps to control matches. (6/10)
Oscar: On the end of the Ibrahimovic tackle and did just enough rolls to ensure that the Swede was sent off. Was brought off himself at half time after walking a disciplinary tightrope of his own. (5/10)
Eden Hazard: Is there a cooler penalty-taker in world football? Rolled his spot kick home without a care in the world despite the pressure on his shoulders at that point. Was lively in the opening exchanges but faded as the match wore on. His side's best attacking player. (7/10)
Attack
Diego Costa: The sort of match that he thrives on, albeit while living on the edge. Involved in a running battle with Luiz and Silva and unfortunate not to win a penalty at the end of the first half. Kept battling away, but was lucky not to be sent off at some point following a number of clashes with the opposition. Still without a European goal for Chelsea. (6/10)
Substitutes
Willian: Came on for Oscar at half time in normal time and provided one or two good deliveries without having a major say on the match. (6/10)
Kurt Zouma: Introduced in the 84th minute to help Chelsea protect a lead that they lost moments later. Was involved in winning his side a penalty. (6/10)
Didier Drogba: Brought on at the start of extra time and added another physical presence up front for Silva and Luiz to deal with. (6/10)
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PSG
Goal
Salvatore Sirigu: A lot shakier under the high ball than his opposite number, but wasn't at fault for either of the goals. (6/10)
Defence
Marquinhos: Asked to operate as a full-back and struggled at first as Chelsea appeared to target him. Grew into the game, though, and put in a solid display. (6/10)
Thiago Silva: Titanic performance at the back against Costa, battling away throughout and ultimately getting the better of the Chelsea man. Led by example when leadership was exactly what was needed, and popped up with the decisive goal - a superb header. Did give away the penalty with a moment of madness when he handled the ball, but atoned for that rather substantial error to go from villain to hero. (8/10)
David Luiz: Epitomised and embodied the PSG performance. Not pretty, not always legal, but full of passion, desire and hunger for the win. Scored a stunning header against his former club and never shied away from a fascinating duel with Costa. (8/10)
Maxwell: Decent performance down the left flank as part of PSG's all-Brazilian back four. Won't make any headlines, but helped his side to dominate. (6/10)
Midfield
Marco Verratti: At the heart of the midfield battle and played a major role in PSG's success. Plays on the precipice of legality, constantly nipping at the heels, but he prevented Fabregas, Matic et al from playing and controlling the game. (7/10)
Thiago Motta: Another heavily involved in the fascinating midfield battle that became even more important following Ibrahimovic's red card. (7/10)
Blaise Matuidi: Was his side's brightest attacker in the first half, while also doing his job in midfield. Dynamic and athletic performance as he continually burst forward to join the attack. (7/10)
Attack
Javier Pastore: Carried the ball well at times but struggled to turn his side's midfield quality into chances in the final third. (6/10)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Very unfortunate to be shown a red card for a 50-50 challenge in the 31st minute. It was a heavy challenge on Oscar, but a yellow card would have sufficed. Would have been bursting with pride watching his teammates come through with 10 men. (5/10)
Edinson Cavani: Missed a glorious chance when he hit the post having rounded the keeper and was fortunate not to give a penalty away at the other end. Asked to lead the line after Ibrahimovic's dismissal and did a good job, providing plenty of energy up top. (6/10)
Substitutes
Ezequiel Lavezzi: Came on immediately after Chelsea's opening goal and provided another threat to the hosts' back four. (6/10)
Adrien Rabiot: Introduced at the same time as Lavezzi but failed to have a major impact on the game as PSG's best moments came from set pieces. (6/10)
Gregory van der Wiel: Brought on in the 118th minute in order to wind the clock down and see out the win. (6/10)
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