Mourinho happy to tame passionate Turks


Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho reacts before the start of his team's Champions League soccer match against Galatasaray at Turk Telekom Arena in Istanbul February 26, 2014. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was content with a 1-1 draw at an emotional Galatasaray stadium in his team's Champions League last-16 first-leg match on Wednesday.

Chelsea took an early lead through Fernando Torres and had chances to extend their advantage but Aurelien Chedjou scored midway through the second half for the hosts to level the tie.

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