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Follow all of the latest news and updates from Stamford Bridge

Vaishali Bhardwaj
Wednesday 09 March 2016 18:30 GMT
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Eden Hazard leaps for the ball against PSG
Eden Hazard leaps for the ball against PSG (Getty Images)

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Welcome to live coverage of tonight's crucial Champions League Last 16 second-leg fixture between Chelsea and Paris-Saint Germain a Stamford Bridge. Guus Hiddink's side will have to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg to progress.

  • The match kicks off at 7.45pm
  • The teams meet in the knock-out stage for the third season in a row
  • Captain Terry is out for Chelsea
  • Away goals count over the two legs
  • PSG are currently 23 points clear at the top of  Ligue 1
  • Follow the latest here:

Guus Hiddink wants under-fire pair Diego Costa and Eden Hazard to send Chelsea into the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Paris St Germain on Wednesday night.

PSG's social media team upped the ante on the eve of the last-16 second leg at Stamford Bridge with a video montage of masked super heroes titled 'Spot the fraud', which also included Costa, who has been playing with a protective mask due to a broken nose.

PSG boss Laurent Blanc also warned his players not to be provoked by Costa, who has a reputation for riling opponents.

Costa, available after missing last Saturday's draw with Stoke as a precaution over a minor tendon problem, has scored 10 goals in 14 games under Hiddink, but has just one Champions League goal in two seasons and 14 games with the Blues.

"I'm very proud of him the way he's playing and, going not over the edge, but he likes to fight in the real way of the game," Hiddink said.

"That's what we like. I protect him and support him when he's doing what he has done in my period at Chelsea.

"In the Premier League he frequently is scoring now, since December, January. Let's see and hope he can make it to the European level as well."

Cahill has now walked off to a TV interview so Hiddink is now taking over.

vaishali.bhardwaj8 March 2016 19:29

Hiddink: "Chelsea have got its, I don't like the word project, but were ambitious to win the Champions League. PSG are the same. They have managed to build a very good team - not just individual star players. I hope we can stop them in their project."
vaishali.bhardwaj8 March 2016 19:33

Meanwhile, here are some of those 'star' players training at a rainy Stamford Bridge a little earlier.

vaishali.bhardwaj8 March 2016 19:34

Hiddink on @diegocosta: "He had a little bit of a problem at the weekend but he was in training today so we'll see." bit.ly/Cfc-Buildup

Standard Sport8 March 2016 19:36

So Hiddink not saying whether or not Costa will start tomorrow - although we reckon the striker will be risked as the club hardly have any world-class back up options.

vaishali.bhardwaj8 March 2016 19:37

Hiddink confirms that Pedro will be back in the squad tomorrow - that's a huge boost for Chelsea.

vaishali.bhardwaj8 March 2016 19:38

Hiddink confirms that @_Pedro17_ will be back in his squad to face #PSG. He then says #CFC have practised penalties. bit.ly/Cfc-Buildup

Standard Sport8 March 2016 19:39

That's us done from Stamford Bridge! We'll be back tomorrow for the game itself! For now, though, good night!

vaishali.bhardwaj8 March 2016 20:32

It's game day! Chelsea v PSG. ⚽️Stamford Bridge is ready... #CHEPSG

Chelsea FC9 March 2016 16:11

Join us at 5:00pm for live coverage from Stamford Bridge!

tom.doyle9 March 2016 16:30

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