Chelsea 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Stefan Savic own goal cancels out Saul Niguez's header as Diego Simeone's side fail to qualify for Champions League knockout stages while Blues finish second in Group C

Daily Mail | December 5, 2017

Tiemoue Bakayoko switched off for a split-second, lost his man and Saul Niguez cast a very different complexion across Chelsea's European campaign.

The Niguez header, early in the second half, cost Antonio Conte's team top spot in Group C and could have lingering repercussions.

The Premier League champions managed to equalise when former Manchester City defender Stefan Savic deflected a low drive by Eden Hazard into his own net - and there were chances to win the game.

Chelsea went level against Atletico Madrid when Eden Hazard's shot was turned past Jan Oblak by team-mate Stefan Savic

The central defender tried to clear Hazard's left-footed effort but could only watch as the ball went into the Atletico goal

Hazard was the quickest to turn away and celebrate after Savic's mishap with 15 minutes left to play at Stamford Bridge

Saul Niguez's header gave Atletico Madrid a chance of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reacts after Tiemoue Bakayoko allowed Niguez to move into space before scoring

The Atletico Madrid winger celebrates scoring his first Champions League goal of the seasonu00a0 — The Atletico Madrid winger celebrates scoring his first Champions League goal of the season

The 23-year-old went straight over to the Atletico Madrid fans who were housed in the bottom right of the Shed End

Atletico Madrid went ahead when Saul Niguez scored with a header from close range - see more with our brilliant Match Zone

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak produced a fine late save to thwart Alvaro Morata and WIllian sliced over when the goal was gaping.