PSG 2-1 Chelsea FC: Five Talking Points

PARIS - FEBRUARY 16: John Obi Mikel of Chelsea in action during during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea FC at Parc des Princes stadium on February 16, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
PARIS - FEBRUARY 16: John Obi Mikel of Chelsea in action during during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea FC at Parc des Princes stadium on February 16, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
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Chelsea’s players poses before the Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea FC on February 16, 2016, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)
Chelsea’s players poses before the Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea FC on February 16, 2016, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Chelsea FC took a trip to Paris to renew their rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain in their latest UEFA Champions League fixture. This would mark the third consecutive year that the sides have met in the UCL, and many were predicting another close encounter between the two.

Both clubs went into the game dealing with issues of varying levels. PSG were left without Serge Aurier, their first choice right back, after an implosion on periscope. Chelsea would face a number of injuries and suspensions. Nemanja Matic, Kurt Zouma, and arguably most important John Terry wouldn’t be available for the match.

While the Blues fell 2-1, there were positives to take from the match. Here are five talking points surrounding the action.

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