Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was a very hard game. We are very happy we are going to Wembley and waiting for tomorrow's game. This is a game where you show the real character of the team and we are very happy.

"I'm happy with my goal but I think this game is a real example of how the team has to play and the team wins the game."

Former England captain Gary Lineker
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"Congratulations to Chelsea, but there's no question that Liverpool are looking more and more like last season's team. Excellent game!"

BBC Radio 5 live Danny Mills at Stamford Bridge

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"Thibaut Courtois made some very important saves. In the first leg he was man of the match by some distance. Liverpool did have their chances, and although Chelsea dominated possession in the first half, they probably should have scored."

At the final whistle, Martin Skrtel and Diego Costa embraced. Mutual respect after two gladiatorial performances.

BBC Radio 5 live Danny Mills at Stamford Bridge

"Balotelli has just disappeared straight down the tunnel. He was pretty ineffective when he came on. He was partly culpable for the goal. He's a very talented player but it's clear that he just doesn't buy into the Liverpool way."

What a game that was. I feel for Liverpool - they played extremely well tonight and could have been heading to Wembley themselves. I'd venture to suggest they have given Chelsea their toughest test of the season tonight.

Book March, 1 off work Chelsea fans. Liverpool supporters - you might as well put your names down for overtime.

After 120 minutes at 200 degrees intensity, Liverpool's goose is almost cooked. Chelsea about to tuck into a date at Wembley.

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A slip in the Liverpool defence lets in Ramires, but the midfielder's low shot is tame and straight at Simon Mignolet. At the other end, Rickie Lambert blazes over.

BBC Radio 5 live commentator John Murray at Stamford Bridge

"I think Mourinho wants all his penalty takers out on the field."

Didier Drogba on. Willian off.

The clock ticks ever closer to 120 minutes. Liverpool try and attack but Chelsea break. Eden Hazard has the ball, he picks out Oscar but Liverpool get a foot in and clear.

Chelseabwaay Pranav:, external Watching Hazard play is a visual treat.. Impossible to stop him.

BBC Radio 5 live Danny Mills at Stamford Bridge

"Blatant yellow card. Skrtel knew exactly what he was doing."

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And Martin Skrtel goes into the book for a heavy shove on Diego Costa. Crude. The striker looks fine with it. His work is almost done.

When? When will the late surge come. Liverpool had to score anyway to take the match beyond ET. If they score now we can all start to think about penalties.

The camera picks out Diego Costa. Very much a central character in this evening's drama.

BBC Radio 5 live Danny Mills at Stamford Bridge

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"Eden Hazard has played very well tonight. Everything good about Chelsea has come from him. He's been bright. he's been sharp. I think he's one of the most influential players in the Premier League."

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Liverpool's Emre Can into the book for a lunge on Eden Hazard. Eighth booking of the match.

It has gone momentarily a little flat at the Bridge.

Chelsea happy to wind the clock down right now. Eight minutes left.....

Tridomunited:, external 'Hasn't worked for Balotelli' - how many times have we heard that this season?