5 of the most exciting Round of 16 ties contested by Chelsea in the Champions League

4) Chelsea vs Juventus (Agg:- 3-2) 2008/09

Claudio Ranieri was given a grand reception as he returned to Stamford Bridge, where he had spent 4 years as manager from 2000-2004. The night wasn't to go too well for him as Didier Drogba's 14th minute strike for the Blues turned out to be all that was needed to hand Juventus their 7th consecutive loss in Champions League knockout matches. The Blues would travel to Turin with their slender one goal lead to defend.

Del Piero's penalty gave Juventus a lifeline

A myriad injury problems had affected the Old Lady's preparation and their midfield maestro Pavel Nedved was forced to miss this match. However, it started well for Juventus when Vicenzo Iaquinta wiped out Didier Drogba's goal in the 19th minute with a sublime clipped finish from a pass from David Trezeguet.

Chelsea scored the vital away goal through Michael Essien right at the stroke of half time leaving Juventus to score two goals to win the tie. Juve started the second half with renewed purpose to get those two vital goals. Chiellini was dismissed but it failed to dampen their spirit. Juliano Belleti's hand ball gave Juventus a vital penalty that Alessandro Del Piero calmly put away to set up an exciting final 15 minutes with Juventus needing another goal to win the tie.

Fortunately for the Blues, the crucial fourth goal was scored by Didier Drogba as the Blues drew the match and won the tie 3-2 on aggregate.

Chelsea went on to reach the final in Moscow where they suffered a heart breaking loss to Manchester United on penalties.