It's a two-leg match. Barcelona has to come to Stamford Bridge for the second leg. Chelsea has the advantage of an away goal. If they win 1-0, they advance. That said, Chelsea was lucky they didn't lose 6-1.
Too bad West Brom will be relegated this year. They've been a good side at times over the years.
I didn't watch the game, since we're 6 hours behind UK time and that means work time.
If some of Chelsea's walking wounded get better, they will win. I expect Barcelona to stack 11 men at the goal line for 90 minutes though in hopes of a 0-0.
You know, it's Chelsea who actually wins games thanks to their defense. Yesterday, with 10 players, the Barcelona coach entered a second center, that Argentinian Lopez guy, who scored the first and created the second goal. Still, no team has ever scored more than 2 in this Chelsea, which as a club, I like it too, more than Manchester United for sure, who got beaten at home by Milan yesterday. At this level however, it's really difficult to make predictions. Each game is a small final for the players and this can produce some great suspense or spectacle, like with Real this time.
now I understand the comment on my ability to predict in another thread. But don't let the score fool you, Barcelona could have easily advanced instead of Chelsea. Wonderful game, I can hardly remember a similar one, it was like a final. I like Chelsea anyway.
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Too bad West Brom will be relegated this year. They've been a good side at times over the years.
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No, it wasn't. He had to be sent off much earlier.
Beautiful Football - Ugly Football 2-1. I'm eager to see what the second leg offers.
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If some of Chelsea's walking wounded get better, they will win. I expect Barcelona to stack 11 men at the goal line for 90 minutes though in hopes of a 0-0.
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How come Arsenal wasn't in the final, eh?
Where are all those Chelsea bashers, now?
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Chelsea 4 : 2 Barcelona.
Chelsea advances 5-4 on aggregate.
Mmm, mmm that crow sssuuuurrrre tastes good, doesn't it Dimitri?
now I understand the comment on my ability to predict in another thread.
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<< <i>Time to eat crow, Dr. Jules!!
Chelsea 4 : 2 Barcelona.
Chelsea advances 5-4 on aggregate.
I didn't even see the result until I looked at the forum. Anyway I am still basking in the glory of this victory
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The score is all that matters, mon ami. Barca is toast. You might say their Barca was worse than their bite-a.