The referee awards a free kick to Chelsea from the resultant corner, before blowing the final whistle!
90' +2
ANOTHER BIG SAVE FROM COURTOIS! Maxwell's cross from deep on the left is met by the head of Ibrahimovic, who powers a header down into the ground. The Belgian stopper keeps his eyes on it and parries it aside with an important save.
90'
There are going to be two minutes of added time at the Parc des Princes. Will there be a winner late on?
88'
Pastore slips in Matuidi with a clever pass, but the midfielder is unable to get to the ball ahead of Ivanovic, who smashes the ball to safety. PSG are looking more likely in these closing moments.
87'
There is very little space for either side out there, with both teams pressing high up and the pitch, and with pace. There may only be one chance left in this game!
85'
Verratti's cross is flicked on by Ibrahimovic and Pastore manages to keep it alive at the byline, hooking a cross to the other side of the box. Cavani goes for an acrobatic attempt but fails to make a connection, much to the dismay of the home fans, who were expectant of something special!
83'
Oscar enters the game and replaces Cesc Fàbregas.
Maxwell rolls a pass inside from the left, picking out Pastore at the top of the area. The Argentine shifts it onto his right foot and slices a fairly woeful attempt wide of the target. Chelsea now make their third and final change, with Fabregas making way for Oscar.
81'
J. Pastore enters the game and replaces E. Lavezzi.
L. Rémy enters the game and replaces Diego Costa.
Substitutions from both sides now, with Pastore replacing Lavezzi for the hosts and Loic Remy coming on for Costa for Mourinho's side.
80'
JUST WIDE! Cavani links beautifully with Matuidi, bursting into the box and skipping beyond Matic who commits to the challenge far too readily. The Uruguayan stabs a shot towards the far corner but it spins away from the target and bobbles wide.
79'
J. Cuadrado enters the game and replaces Willian.
Verratti has put in a number of strong challenges tonight, and he is finally shown a yellow card after a studs-up challenge on Fabregas near the halfway line. Mourinho uses the break to introduce Juan Cuadrado for his Champions League debut.
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78'
M. Verratti gets yellow.
Fabregas clips the set-piece into the box but David Luiz heads it away. He only clears it as far as Hazard, who attempts to dribble into the box but is crowded out by a number of blue shirts.
77'
Finally the Blues manage to push out of their own half, and, after Willian is repelled down the right, Ivanovic is fouled by David Luiz. Another chance for the visitors to get the ball into the box here.
76'
Chelsea appear happy to just see the remainder of the game out without committing too many men forward. PSG are enjoying the greater share of possession as we enter the clsoing stages.
74'
Ibrahimovic steps aside to allow David Luiz the opportunity to shoot from the set-piece, and the Brazilian responds by firing it straight into the wall!
73'
Cesc Fàbregas gets yellow.
A vertical pass into Matuidi is a little behind the Frenchman, drawing Fabregas into an attempted challenge. The Spaniard only takes the man, earning himself a booking.
72'
It has become a rather scrappy affair in the past few minutes, with the pressing in midfield intensifying from both sides. No one wants to give up an inch of space with the clock winding down, so we could be set for a cagey finale.
70'
We are approaching the final 20 minutes and you'd expect both coaches would be satsified with the result as it stands. The hosts may want to captailse on their current momentum and add a second, however.
68'
STAT: Eden Hazard has registered 11 attempts on target so far this campaign. Only Cristiano Ronaldo (18) and Lionel Messi (12) have more.
66'
Ivanovic is shown a yellow card for bringing Cavani to ground while in a prone position following a coming together between the two. Lavezzi's delivery is flicked on by David Luiz at the near post and Courtois gets his fingertips to it on its way over.
65'
B. Ivanović gets yellow.
Hazard wins another free kick as he is brought to ground by David Luiz out on the left. Fabregas clips it into the box early and Ibrahimovic clears it with a rather acrobatic volley.
64'
Sirigu puts Marquinhos under unnecessary pressure with a lofted pass just outside the PSG box, and the Brazilian is unable to keep it in play as he is quickly closed down. Chelsea need to begin making possession in these areas count once more.
62'
There's been an ongoing confrontation between David Luiz and Costa tonight, with the latter giving the PSG man a shove following what he deemed to be an overzealous challenge. The referee calls for them to calm things down, keeping his card in his pocket.
61'
The volume has certainly been raised in side the Parc des Princes! Another poor kick from Sirigu hands possession to Hazard inside the PSG half. Once more the Belgian wins a free kick for his side by drawing a foul from Matuidi.
60'
SO CLOSE FOR PSG! Ibrahimovic dances his way through the centre of Chelsea's defence, combining with Lavezzi on his way. His left-footed strike is denied by the leg of Courtois, and the Argentine's follow-up is cleared off the line by Azpilicueta!
58'
Van der Wiel gets to the byline and fizzes a cutback to the near post for the run of Matuidi. Terry gets in front of the Frenchman to cut out the ball and send it into touch.
56'
Chelsea have hardly posed a threat in the second half, so cannot be completely surprised to have been pegged back so soon. Cavani should never have been allowed so much room inside the Blues' penalty area.
54'
E. Cavani has scored a goal for PSG! Assist by B. Matuidi.
GOOOOOOAAL! PSG DRAW LEVEL! Maxwell rolls a pass to the byline for the overlapping Matuidi, who digs out an excellent left-footed cross. He plants it on the head of Cavani, who finds plenty of space in the box to divert the ball into the far corner!
52'
G. van der Wiel gets yellow.
Hazard uses his body well to shield the ball from Van der Wiel, but the Dutchman dives in with a challenge anyway. He only makes contact with the player and is subsequently shown a yellow card - the first of the night - by the referee.
50'
Hazard comes in off the left after a one-two with Costa and then shows his superb vision by rolling a pass out to the right for the advancing Ivanovic. The Serbian attempts to pick out the Spanish striker in the box, but his cross is headed away by Thiago Silva.
48'
Verratti flicks the ball up and lifts a lovely pass in from the left for Maxwell. The Brazilian has nowhere to go so he turns back and sends a pass back into the former Pescara man, who attempts a mazy run into the box. He tries to do too much and is dispossessed by a swarm of yellow shirts.
46'
We are back underway!
45' +1
After a few seconds of added time the half-time whistle is sounded.
45'
IBRAHIMOVIC! The Sweden international strikes the ball with plenty of venom, attempting to find the top corner on Courtois' side of the goal. It is always rising, though, and it flies harmlessly high of the target.
43'
Costa cedes possession inside his own half and Verratti drives towards the edge of the box. He drags the ball back as Matic approaches and the Serbian's momentum sees him send the Italian tumbling to the deck. The referee has no hesitation in awarding the free kick, just outside the box.
42'
The referee gives Fabregas a talking to for his late challenge on David Luiz. There was no real need for it, though, as it was on the halfway line with Chelsea applying very little pressure.
41'
David Luiz angles a brilliant pass out to the left for Lavezzi from inside the centre circle. The Argentine takes the ball down on his chest before looking to beat Ivanovic without breaking his stride. The right-back shows his quality by sliding in and dispossessing his opponent with an excellent challenge.
39'
Lavezzi attempts to release Matuidi down the left, and the home fans roar in protest at Cahill's challenge on the Frenchman as he comes across to defend. The referee sees no foul, though, and the Chelsea man gets away with it this time.
38'
STAT: Chelsea are the competition’s highest-scoring side so far with 18 strikes since the opening day of the group stages.
36'
B. Ivanović has scored a goal for Chelsea! Assist by G. Cahill.
GOOOOOOAAAAL!! CHELSEA LEAD! Terry's cross from the left is flicked on brilliantly by Cahill and Ivanovic ghosts in behind David Luiz to nod the ball into the back of the net!
34'
TOP SAVE! Lavezzi flights the corner to the near post, where it is met by Cavani. The Uruguayan produces a powerful header which looks to be heading inside the upright until Courtois gets a hand to it to tip it behind.
33'
Azpilicueta releases Hazard down the left and the Belgian turns back to tee up Ramires 30 yards from goal. The Brazilian's first touch is loose, and PSG break through Ibrahimovic. He feeds Lavezzi on the overlap and the Argentine's deflected cross is chested behind by Azpilicueta.
31'
STAT: Before tonight, only Neymar (21) had suffered more fouls than Eden Hazard (19).
30'
Fabregas whips the free kick in, attempting to place it on Terry's head at the back post, but Sirigu comes from his line and punches the ball to safety.
29'
PSG currently have everyone bar Ibrahimovic back defending on the edge of their final third. Hazard manages to win a free kick in a dangerous area after a quick give-and-go with Costa on the edge of the box.
27'
Van der Wiel has been a very positive outlet for the hosts tonight, particularly with Verratti supplying him with a number of quality passes. The combination works again, but the Dutchman's attempt to square a first-time cross to Ibrahimovic is intercepted.
25'
Sirigu is involved in the action for the first time tonight, as a series of short, interlinking passes see Chelsea move the ball to Hazard on the right. He drives beyond Maxwell but sticks his cross too close to the Italian keeper, who dives from his line to intervene.
23'
Another stray pass from the Blues enables PSG to break once more. Ibrahimovic comes deep to get the ball before turning and sending a cross into the box. Lavezzi attacks it, but the delivery comes with too much pace for him to get a decent header away.
22'
There is not enough urgency in Chelsea's play when they have possession. The likes of Hazard, Willian and Costa are yet to see enough of the ball to start causing problems for the hosts. Mourinho won't mind such a patient approach, though.
20'
A diagonal ball over to the right is latched onto by Ibrahimovic, who eases Terry out from underneath the delivery. He chases it to the byline and attempts to fizz a powerful cross into the centre, but he doesn't get his foot far enough around it and only finds the side netting.
19'
Ibrahimovic pulls out to the left, and upon receiving the ball he shifts it inside and onto his right foot. The Swede decides to pull the trigger from 30 yards out, sending an absolute rocket into the midriff of Ramires. PSG starting to up the pressure, now.
17'
Costa is penalised for a foul on Thiago Silva after crashing into the Brazil international, who was leaping into the air to clear a long ball forward. The referee doesn't deem it worthy of a card, though.
15'
Maxwell pushes forward on the left and receives a pass from Matuidi. Rather than advance further along the wing, he opts to angle a cross in from deep. He sends it far too close to Courtois, who strolls off his line to intercept with a catch.
13'
Things are starting to open up a little now, with Chelsea also enjoying a little more freedom inside the PSG half. Hazard plays Costa in on the left of the area but the Spain international is unable to get the better of Thiago Silva, who denies him with an astute channel. Les Parisiens look to counter, and Ibrahimovic earns a free kick for his side after being fouled by Cahill.
11'
SAVE BY COURTOIS! Chelsea are approaching the game in a very patient manner, but a stray pass is played in midfield and PSG break. Ibrahimovic knocks the ball to the left for Cavani, who whips a great cross into the centre. Matuidi, charging in with a late run, powers a header to the keeper's right, forcing him to get a strong hand to the effort. The midfielder follows the ball and ends up sending a cross in to Ibrahimovic, who also has a header kept out by Courtois.
9'
Sirigu's kicking has looked a bit rusty in the opening stages. His latest attempt to send the ball out to the flanks is narrowly missed by Willian before dropping for Maxwell.
7'
Cavani chases back to stand up Willian as the Chelsea man looks to make his way to the byline. The Uruguayan steps across the Brazilian, getting between him and the ball to protect it as it rolls behind for a goal kick to the hosts. The home fans appreciate that.
6'
Eventually Chelsea send the ball forward and Costa brings it down on his chest. However, he is quickly closed down by the opposition, who regain possession before anything threatening can be mounted against them.
5'
The hosts seem more than happy to allow Chelsea the lion's share of possession, with most of it coming inside their own half. Fabregas is dropping deep and forming a midfield three with Ramires and Matic.
3'
Verratti lifts a lovely pass out to Van der Wiel on the right, and the Dutchman plays a one-two with Lavezzi to get into a crossing position. His delivery is poor, though, and swings behind without worrying Courtois in any way.
2'
Chelsea have settled into possession quickly, but so far are struggling to find a route through a very congested midfield. Azpilicueta clips a pass down the left to try and release Costa, but the pass is too heavy and Marquinhos shepherds it out for a goal kick.
1'
PSG get the ball rolling!
The Champions League is back! The knockout stages of the greatest tournament in club football get underway tonight with Paris Saint-Germain welcoming Chelsea to the Parc des Princes for the first leg of their last-16 clash. My name is Tom Webber, and I am going to be guiding you through all the action.
It is the second succesive season in which these two sides have met in the latter stages of the Champions League. In the quarter-finals of the previous edition, Chelsea advanced via the away goals rule after a 3-3 aggregate score. PSG were 3-1 winners at the Parc des Princes, but a 2-0 win for Jose Mourinho's men in London ensured their progression to the final four.
PSG have only been beaten once on the four occasions that they have hosted English opposition, and that defeat came at the hands of Chelsea. John Terry added to a Didier Drogba double for a 3-0 win, and both players feature in the Blues' squad tonight. That victory for the Blues remains their only triumph away to French opposition in six attempts, four of which ended in defeat.
Les Parisiens' stuttering title challenge in Ligue 1 continued on Saturday, as they suffered a quartet of injuries and surrendered a two-goal lead in their draw at home to Caen. Chelsea, meanwhile, will feel fresh having had the weekend off due to their elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of Bradford City in the previous round.
PSG TEAM NEWS: The injury woes for Laurent Blanc have worsened as Thiago Motta has picked up a calf problem, thus joining Lucas Moura, Yohan Cabaye and Serge Aurier on the sidelines. One player to overcome a fitness concern is Marquinhos, and he continues in the centre of defence, with Gregory van der Wiel coming in at right-back. Former Chelsea man David Luiz will feature in the centre of midfield as Javier Pastore is only fit enough for the bench, while Edinson Cavani is handed a starting spot.
CHELSEA TEAM NEWS: Cesc Fabregas made his return from injury as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Everton six days ago, and, despite recently struggling with flu, he is handed a starting berth tonight. Willian has also been declared fit enough to start, but Oscar is on the bench as he is carrying a slight knock. John Obi Mikel is injured so Ramires starts in defensive midfield, and Diego Costa returns up top for the visitors.
PSG (4-3-3): Sirigu; Van der Wiel, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Maxwell; Verratti, David Luiz, Matuidi; Lavezzi, Ibrahimovic, Cavani.
Chelsea substitutes: Cech, Filipe Luis, Zouma, Oscar, Cuadrado, Drogba, Remy.
PSG are currently on a run of nine matches without defeat in all competitions. Furthermore, their 3-1 victory over Ajax on matchday five saw them extend their unbeaten run at home in UEFA competition to 32 games (22 wins and 10 draws).
We are just a few minutes away from kick off in Paris and the teams are making their way out onto the pitch. Les Parisiens are wearing their traditional all-blue kit, while Chelsea have donned their alternate yellow shirts.
David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson are among those in attendance tonight! We should be in store for a European classic.
HALF TIME - PSG 0-1 Chelsea: Les Parisiens sat deep in the early stages and allowed the visitors the majority of possession, but they proved a threat on the break. Matuidi and Cavani both had dangerous headers kept out by Courtois, before the Blues' centre-back partnering combined to create a chance which Ivanovic tucked away. Mourinho's men lead at the interval, but another fascinating 45 minutes awaits us shortly. Be sure to stay tuned!
The teams are making their way back onto the pitch now, so the second half will be upon us shortly.
FULL TIME - PSG 1-1 Chelsea: The Blues take a slight advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie thanks to an away goal from Ivanovic. Edinson Cavani's second-half strike brought Blanc's men level, though they will need to score at Stamford Bridge to have any chance of progressing to the quarter-finals.
That is all there is time for tonight. Thank you very much for joining me, Tom Webber, and have a great evening.
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