Take A Break From Doom: The Official Barcelona vs Chelsea & Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich CL Semi-Final Thread

indebted spanish clubs should get teach a lesson! i am for chelsea and munich in the final!!

but unfortunately it will be the two spanish clubs in the final.

real madrid winner

Last Edited by Sharty Mc Bean on 04/15/2012 07:22 AM

Bayern vs Madrid

It's oooooooooon

Chelsea have spent over 300 millon in 5 years, fuck em. I hope bayern win it.

Ribery goal

Come on bayern farken!!!!!

bayern munich - real madrid 2:1

Still doesn't look good for Bayern as Madrid have a ton of goals in them.

Boetang and badass need to get their shit together. They got caught out on the counter which led to the Madrid goal.

If I was the manager ill just do what mourihno did to barca with inter two years ago and not play. 11 men behind the ball all the way to victory.

Chelshit vs Barca


kickoff in about an hours time


Rejuvenated under Roberto Di Matteo and dreaming of a triple celebration at the end of the season, Chelsea now face perhaps the most daunting challenge in football as they prepare to welcome Barcelona to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final.

Chelsea have consistently challenged for European glory over the past decade but the main prize has proved elusive and one of their most painful memories came three years ago when they were knocked out by Barca on away goals after a last-four tie that ended in ugly scenes as Didier Drogba vented his fury at the performance of referee Tom Henning Ovrebo.

Barcelona went on to beat Manchester United in the final and repeated the feat at Wembley last season to cement their standing as the dominant force in Europe.

This is the first time the Blues have made it through to the semis since 2009 and they will be determined to show over the next week that they are not in decline and can still compete with the continent's finest.

It has already been a rollercoaster ride just to reach this stage, having been made to work hard to get out of the group phase and then come back from the brink of defeat against Napoli in the round of 16.

Victory over Benfica in the quarter-finals turned out to be more routine as Chelsea continued to build momentum under interim manager Di Matteo.

The Italian has made a huge impression with the turnaround he has masterminded since taking over from Andre Villas-Boas, having secured nine wins in his 12 matches at the helm.

As well as moving back into contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League, the Blues on Sunday booked their place in the final of the FA Cup by thrashing London rivals Tottenham 5-1.

While the Wembley triumph provides an ideal lift ahead of another massive clash, the midweek meeting with Barca is undoubtedly the sternest test to date of Di Matteo's credentials as speculation continues over whether he could be offered the permanent position.

Di Matteo has demanded two 'perfect' games from his players against Barcelona and Frank Lampard insists Chelsea are not scared of the reigning European champions as they relish the tag of underdogs.

Lampard is one of the senior men to have been given a fresh lease of life by Di Matteo's arrival and is expected to line up in midfield alongside John Obi Mikel and Ramires.

David Luiz will miss both legs of the tie after failing to recover as quickly as Chelsea had hoped from a hamstring problem, but Branislav Ivanovic is available during his domestic three-match suspension.

At the other end of the pitch, Drogba will be hoping to start after his fine performance against Tottenham



Chelsea have shown in the past that they can do what many other teams are not capable of and cause problems for Barca, with the teams having become familiar foes in the Champions League over the years.

Barcelona will feel they are a better side now than the last time they faced the Blues, with Lionel Messi going from strength to strength and enhancing his reputation as one of the greatest players in history.

The Argentine superstar has been in irresistible form all season and has netted a remarkable 14 goals in the Champions League this term, but in six previous games against Chelsea he has never scored.

Even if that record is extended to a seventh game at Stamford Bridge, Barca still possess a frightening attacking arsenal and will be confident that someone can grab an away goal to take back to Camp Nou for next Tuesday's second leg.

Barca have not had to rely on their home form to reach the semi-finals, though, having cruised through the group stage and then blown away Bayer Leverkusen before battling past AC Milan in the last eight.

Pep Guardiola, who has dismissed reports linking him with the Chelsea manager's job as 'fantasy', is now within sight of leading Barcelona to become the first club to defend the Champions League trophy.

Guardiola says he is aware of the threat Chelsea will pose and will be without a couple of key players as Seydou Keita (thigh) has not travelled and David Villa (broken leg) is still sidelined.

Andreu Fontas is also out for the season with a knee injury but Ibrahim Afellay has recovered from knee ligament damage and Dani Alves is back from a thigh problem.

Gerard Pique has also overcome a thigh injury and is set to take up his place in defence alongside Carles Puyol and the versatile Javier Mascherano.
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btw its pretty farken funny that the last final chelsea played in, they were led by caretaker coach avram grant.

so dont be surprised to see the now caretaker coach matteo to take them to the final.

barca to win this leg for me 2-1.

Got the whiskey out, a bit of blues & two's on channel 5 beforehand. People who complain about football being fixed probobally don't realise that it's just entertainment. The same stuff Wrestling/Cricket gives. Just enjoy the ride.

Highly disappointed! I didn't know Bayern could be so good ... But the real battle is Real Madrid vs. Barcelona ... Gearing up to kicking Barca's butt ...

We all know where that cup is going






MESSI

i think el classico is on next week or the week after?

domestically madrid will take it out. there is no way mourinho will let this slip away from his hands.

it might be the first and the last time he will win the la liga when you consider the talent in the first team and in the b side. barca will dominate for years to come, well they should anyway they have the youth structure in place so theyre ten steps ahead of madrid in that department.

he hasnt scored against chelsea in their last six meetings.

but i dont think it really matters as he'll rip the back four up and let the others clean up.

as long as i see terry and cahill on their arses all night im happy.

not long to go

is everyone at a tv or got a streaming link?

if not get on it NOW!


DOOM ON FOR CHELSHIT AT STAMFORD BRIDGE!!!DOOM I TELL YA!!!

Two missed chances for barca

Like a boss with possession.

we need the 'Skis to get a good humbling

they're due one

cahill is looking what he is.

average.

Cool thread Aussie-Dude!!!! "10-outta'-10"!!!!!!!

Thanks for the updates too! Hmmmmmmmn,Barca missing chances huh?.....

How is Chelsea playing? What kinda' game are they playing?Have THEY gotten close to scoring yet???

Keep it up friend - I'm "watching" it on G...L...P!!!!!!

(Actually,I'm in a bar and they're showing it on their screen but I'm too busy jockeying for hits on the forum to watch any of it!!!!)


"football MAY bring peace.....hmmmmmmn - scratch that!"

Go Barça!

CHELSEA JUST SCORED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOOOAL!!

Seriously get fucked Chelsea

Fuck you drogba you're a fucking disgrace

Fuck you.

BREAKING!!!!! "PUNDIT 10 DOES IT AGAIN!!! SPORTS FANS WORLD-WIDE STUNNED!!!'HOW DOES THAT GUY DO IT???"


"PUNDIT 10 is head-and-shoulders above the rest of 'em that's how.....sheeeeeesh!"

Cheers brother.

Well Chelsea leading.

Barca blew 3 good chances.


Football is the peoples game but taken over by the elite.

When we take back our world we will take back football too.

Mascherano and puyol getting raped for speed on the counter attack.

They need to buy some centre backs ASAP.

It's been one of their weeknesses even though they've dominated the last few seasons.

Wow! quite a speach!!!
Yeah,those SOBs have stolen EVERYTHING - SICK OF IT!!!!!

I wonder if God will aprove of the game being played when he's had enough of "THEM" and gives this world back to the people.....hmmmmmmn....can't see why not....pretty sure diving wont be allowed though!!!!

No doubt about PUNDIT10 god loves football and so do we.

Back to the game, expect sturridge and kalou to come on and add pace to the counter.

Barca will be desperate to score now and at least get the important away goal. They need it.