Mourinho high contrasts with Rijkaard

José Mourinho was on his knees in delight after Didier Drogba scored in added time to earn Chelsea FC a 2-2 draw at FC Barcelona. The Portuguese manager paid tribute to his Ivorian striker after his leveller left the holders, in the words of their coach Frank Rijkaard, needing maximum points from their final two games in Group A to join the English champions in the knockout stages.

Frank Rijkaard, Barcelona coach
Both teams played very well and we were very close to winning, but it didn't happen. We started very well, and in second half the match was very balanced. Chelsea played well and created as many chances as us, but we know that they are a good team. I was surprised at Mourinho's celebration after only getting a draw, but it's not for me to criticise that, he can do what he wants. The group stage is now very complicated and we have to win our two remaining matches to make sure we go through.

José Mourinho, Chelsea manager
The team is playing very well and that is shown by the way we secured a draw tonight. It was a difficult night but it's our 13th match unbeaten in a row. We are in the most difficult [UEFA] Champions League group and it is only because we are playing so well and so maturely that we are in such a good position. Although it was a team performance I would like to congratulate Didier Drogba - he was magnificent. Without his goal we would have lost and the point he secured was very valuable. Drogba didn't have many chances to score, most of them fell to [Arjen] Robben and [Michael] Ballack, but he took the big opportunity when it came along. I am confident that we can win the competition, but there are six or seven other clubs also in with a good chance.