Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink singled out goalkeeper Petr Cech for praise after their 0-0 draw at Barcelona last night.

"Barcelona play beautiful football and possession is crucial to their game," said the Dutchman.

"The only thing they couldn't do was find a goal and I think Petr Cech did a good job defensively.

"They couldn't create the big chances and we were a little bit unlucky with Didier in the first half, but we have to accept that they posed more of a threat. We fought very bravely.

"We know this is the only team in the world that can immediately take advantage when you lose your discipline and punish you. The guys did very well.

"The only thing we would like to have done is to have more possession and pose more of a threat, but this is one of the best teams in the world."

Hiddink also praised Frank Lampard for the manner in which he accepted his second half substitution, understanding that a tactical switch was required for the good of the collective cause.

"We have a very good attitude in the team when it is necessary. Even a big player like Frank has to go off for tactical reasons," added the Chelsea coach.

"It is accepted and it is great to have the players with the right attitude. If it is necessary for the result we do that."