Didier Drogba hit a first-half, injury-time winner as Chelsea edged defending champions Barcelona 1-0 in their Champions League semi-final first-leg clash at Stamford Bridge this evening.

The goal came when Frank Lampard robbed Barca superstar Lionel Messi of possession in midfield and found Ramires wide on the left.

The Brazilian then cut the ball back to Drogba to fire past Barca goalkeeper Victor Valdes. It was Drogba's 38th career Champions League goal.

The goal came against the run of play, and Barcelona continued to lay siege on the Chelsea goal in the second half.

The Spaniards tested Chel seaCech twice within a matter of minutes around the half hour mark.

The goalkeeper saved at his near post from Fabregas and then dived to his right to stop a Messi header.

Ashley Cole put in a crucial block to deny Dani Alves on the goal line as Barca continued to dominate the game.

Pedro came closest for Barcelona when he hit the woodwork in the final seconds.

The second leg of the tie takes place at Barcelona's Camp Nou next Tuesday with the winners to face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the final.

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