Chelsea v Barcelona | Champions League Semifinal 1st Leg

Chelsea 1-4 Barcelona.

Possible line-up (vs Chelsea): Valdes - Alves Pique Mascherano Puyol - Xavi Busquets Cesc - Alexis Messi Iniesta

Hopefully Barca dick them everywhere

I'm going for a Chelsea win.

Would love a Chelsea win but Messi will be too good for Chelsea. 3-0 Barca. If Chelsea can get lucky they can snatch an away goal.

Why would you "love" a Chelsea win? Aren't you supposed to hate Chelsea?

England's co-efficient's have been shit this year. Can't it be reduced to 3 spots or something? I'm not that sure.

And I'm tired of seeing Barca win everything.

The number of spots for next year is set. I think the number of spots for the year after is set as well. Regardless, United never finish lower than third. So what are you afraid of? Your hate for a rival should trump your coefficient concerns in this case, imho.

Kuled wrote:And I'm tired of seeing Barca win everything.

I'm not. I think they deserve it.

It would be interesting if they didn't win everything every year

Chelsea 2-1.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Five-factors-Chelsea-must-exploit-to-beat-Barcelona-in-the-Champions-League-by-La-Liga-blogger-David-Cartlidge-article891864.html



Tabloids. They crack me up at times.

menalawyerguy wrote:Why would you "love" a Chelsea win? Aren't you supposed to hate Chelsea?

I hate Chelsea but am still supporting them tonight, would rather the trophy come to England than Spain.

Kuled wrote:England's co-efficient's have been shit this year. Can't it be reduced to 3 spots or something? I'm not that sure.

Were miles ahead in the co-efficient's it would take a repeat of this year for the next 5/6 competitions before we lose a spot.


My prediction 1-1 (Wouldn't be that surprised if Chelsea win) Chelsea's form has been excellent and they have always been a strong side at home whereas Barca are a totally different team on the road in the League and in Europe.


Barca's CL games under Guardiola where the play the first leg away:

2008-09
Last 16: Lyon 1-1 Barca

2009-10
Last 16: Stuttgart 1-1 Barca
Q-Final: Arsenal 2-2 Barca
S-Final: Inter 3-1 Barca

2010-11
Last 16: Arsenal 2-1 Barca
S-Final: Real Madrid 0-2 Barca

2011-12
Last 16: B Leverkusen 1-3 Barca
Q-Final: AC Milan 0-0 Barca

I think it's safe to say that Guardiola looks to win the game at Nou Camp, In addition Barca will have El Classico in the back of their minds going into this match.

Chelsea win hopefully.

Got money on Chelsea win, but would rather see Barcelona shit on them.

Come on Chelsea. Believe.

I'd like Chelsea to win but to lose in the final.

But they're going out here.

Hope Barca rape them, should be another dramatic encounter.

Can't turn out to be worse than the last time we played them at Stamford Bridge

Worse as in more painful.

Barca 3-1 Chelsea

I would absolutely love Chelsea to win, but I just don't see it happening at the Nou Camp. I could see a away goal against the run of play, though. I also expect Chelsea to really make a game of it in London.

Having said that, Chelsea's fantastic record against the Catalans could give them a bit of a mental edge.

kyro7 wrote:Got money on Chelsea win, but would rather see Barcelona shit on them.

So you are predicting the opposite of what you want to see happen? That doesn't sound like the new you.

menalawyerguy wrote:

kyro7 wrote:Got money on Chelsea win, but would rather see Barcelona shit on them.

So you are predicting the opposite of what you want to see happen? That doesn't sound like the new you.

This wont really leave much of an effect on me and I don't really mind like a United game, nice try though, and if Chelsea manage to win which I'm not saying they will, I get good money because of good odds.

What are the odds?

You still think Chelsea will win Kem?

menalawyerguy wrote:What are the odds?

4/1.

Chris wrote:You still think Chelsea will win Kem?

Don't know, but I think they have a better chance than the bookies are giving them.

4:1 on leg 1 or 4:1 on the whole tie?

menalawyerguy wrote:4:1 on leg 1 or 4:1 on the whole tie?

On the first leg.

I'd quite enjoy seeing Chelsea win. Di Matteo in charge sort of makes me hope they win the Champions League. It would be well funny if the relatively inexperienced caretaker does what countless highly reputable managers haven't been able to do, and gives Roman what he's been wanting for so long.