Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was furious after the Champions League semi-final defeat against Barcelona tonight and labelled referee Tom Henning Ovrebo a “disgrace”. An animated Drogba needed restraining by stewards and his manager Guus Hiddink at the end of the game.

Drogba felt he should have had a penalty and his side also had two appeals turned down for handball, with the Spanish giants then grabbing a stoppage-time strike to go through on away goals.

The Ivory Coast frontman, who was unhappy after being subbed in 72nd minute, approached the referee after the game.

He then turned to the television camera, shouting that the official was a “f****** disgrace”.

Chelsea fans also threw flags at the officials and the Barcelona bench.

In the Champions League final last season against Manchester United, Drogba was sent off for raising his hands to Nemanja Vidic.