[CL] Champions League 2011/12 (76 Viewers)

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king Ale

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An early goal from Chelsea in Spain will make their lives much more difficult than it already is.
A goal at any point in the game means Barca will need to score three goals.

I wouldn't say they know how to defend, really.
Terry had a brilliant game. I lost the count of shots/crosses blocked by Chelsea defenders and midfielders. Chelsea are a physical team who are calm when defending. Tall defenders make it impossible for the opponents to have a chance on corners. Barca have always more problems against these teams compared to Real or Bayern who are definitely better sides than Chelsea if talking strictly about talents.
 

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One more thing, Chelsea played the way they did mostly to minimize their own mistakes. If they stretch a bit they will be more mistake prone and once they do that the referee will do what he does best when refereeing a barca match.
I see where you are getting at.
 

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Terry had a brilliant game. I lost the count of shots/crosses blocked by Chelsea defenders and midfielders. Chelsea are a physical team who are calm when defending. Tall defenders make it impossible for the opponents to have a chance on corners. Barca have always more problems against these teams compared to Real or Bayern who are definitely better sides than Chelsea if talking strictly about talents.
Barca had like 8 useless corners but Chelsea's only corner was dangerous. Shot blocking was on a whole new level today.
 

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Chelsea many, many times had 10 players in their own penalty area. And people don't appreciate the art of defense. It looked weird but its so effective and awesome.

And I was surprised to see Drogba dive so much. Does he do that a lot because I don't usually watch English football.

Let see how things will end in next week but I'm pretty sure Barca will bang in a few goals at their home.
 

Enron

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Terry had a brilliant game. I lost the count of shots/crosses blocked by Chelsea defenders and midfielders. Chelsea are a physical team who are calm when defending. Tall defenders make it impossible for the opponents to have a chance on corners. Barca have always more problems against these teams compared to Real or Bayern who are definitely better sides than Chelsea if talking strictly about talents.
I was really impressed with Cahill.
 
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