[CL] Champions League 2011/12 (15 Viewers)

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JCK

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May 11, 2004
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They created a ton of chances while Chelsea sat back but I saw them scared when Chelsea pushed a bit. They resorted to some silly fouls.
barca's chances were lame when Chelsea sat back and extremely dangerous when Chelsea pushed forward. It's going to be extremely difficult to do the same thing in Spain considering Camp Nou is a bigger pitch which allows barca more space. I am not saying Chelsea played a perfect game but they can't do any better facing such a superior opponent that thrives on the smallest of space to punish their opponents.
 

acmilan

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barca's chances were lame when Chelsea sat back and extremely dangerous when Chelsea pushed forward. It's going to be extremely difficult to do the same thing in Spain considering Camp Nou is a bigger pitch which allows barca more space. I am not saying Chelsea played a perfect game but they can't do any better facing such a superior opponent that thrives on the smallest of space to punish their opponents.
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JCK

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barca's chances were lame when Chelsea sat back and extremely dangerous when Chelsea pushed forward. It's going to be extremely difficult to do the same thing in Spain considering Camp Nou is a bigger pitch which allows barca more space. I am not saying Chelsea played a perfect game but they can't do any better facing such a superior opponent that thrives on the smallest of space to punish their opponents.
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.
 

king Ale

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Oct 28, 2004
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Chelsea couldn't expect to get more from this game. Even for this, they needed to be extremely lucky, which they were. Not conceding at home is always a good result, and Chelsea know how to defend. Barca will have a very tough game at Nou Camp.
 

JCK

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May 11, 2004
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Chelsea couldn't expect to get more from this game. Even for this, they needed to be extremely lucky, which they were. Not conceding at home is always a good result, and Chelsea know how to defend. Barca will have a very tough game at Nou Camp.
An early goal from Chelsea in Spain will make their lives much more difficult than it already is.
 

Ahmed

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Sep 3, 2006
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Chelsea couldn't expect to get more from this game. Even for this, they needed to be extremely lucky, which they were. Not conceding at home is always a good result, and Chelsea know how to defend. Barca will have a very tough game at Nou Camp.
I wouldn't say they know how to defend, really.
 

Wings

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barca's chances were lame when Chelsea sat back and extremely dangerous when Chelsea pushed forward. It's going to be extremely difficult to do the same thing in Spain considering Camp Nou is a bigger pitch which allows barca more space. I am not saying Chelsea played a perfect game but they can't do any better facing such a superior opponent that thrives on the smallest of space to punish their opponents.
Will be an interesting game especially if Barca don't get an early goal.
 
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