Benfica vs Chelsea Champions League Preview, Predictions . There was no room left for Chelsea to be enthroned at the end of this season in addition to the European Champions League. Opportunities in three grand event in the domestic competition, the Premier League, FA Cup Carling Cup dam must all be forgotten. But to be seized in the Champions League title was not easy.
Barriers to the best in the blue continent acted with the Blues travel to Estadio Da Luz, home to Benfica in the quarter-final first leg on Wednesday (28/3) early morning hrs. Frank Lampard steps will be heavier, when considering how full confidence Benfica this season. Moreover, the second meeting marupakan the first team throughout history.
Get rid of the history of Manchester United in the qualifying group, for Benfica believed to be the most precious capital ahead of Chelsea. Even Benfica coach, Jorge Jesus have felt happy when a new quarter-final draw has been completed.
Chelsea weighs step understandable, especially when looking at the statistics this season. In the last seven away games in the Champions League, Chelsea have not been able to win points. Benfica are very good statistics on the contrary when playing at home. Of the 10 matches in Europe, The Eagles have never lost. In fact, eight of which ended with the victory.
Although the record of Roberto Di Matteo troops away bad enough, but if they have a good history of dealing with the Portuguese club. Chelsea get rid of FC Porto last season. And maintain self-esteem, because the forces of Stamford Brigde is the only British representative, Chelsea is believed to increase motivation.
Even the Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech claimed the title in the Champions League the focus that should never be separated. "We put ourselves in a difficult position. We are no longer the deciding our fate. If it is no longer competing in the Champions League, Chelsea will enter the year of decline," he continued.
Unfortunately the poor performance of Chelsea, Benfica has fueled the motivation not to give England a chance to show his strength in the Champions League. A painful insinuations leveled Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan against Chelsea before the game later. Chelsea considers only a useless wreck.
Of even greater concern, Gaitan satirical two Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres is just a useless striker.
"Drogba scored only three times since the beginning of this year. Fernando Torres scored two goals as Chelsea beat Leicester in the FA Cup, and it was his goal since October 2011. It's not good," Gaitan said.
"I'm sure Chelsea will face us nervous, because they do not believe Drogba and Torres can score goals," said Gaitan.
He also said that Benfica was having his best season in Europe. Benfica also in full force when they host the Blues. "We'll play without fear of losing, created more chances, and pack a lot of goals," he said.
Although the domestic competition terakhi game, Benfica only able to snatch a point from the lowly, but Gaitan not take the case seriously. In the Champions League will all be different.
"Chelsea may see himself as a favorite, but we are not inferior. After all, Chelsea is not unlike the wreck," said 24-year-old players.
Although declining performance this season, but Chelsea remains one of the big teams are not willing to give up. Moreover, the Champions League is a hope remaining to be enthroned in the season.
The last 5 Benfica:
March 24, 2012: Olhanense 0 â € "0 Benfica (Portugal Liga)
March 21, 2012: Benfica 3 â € "2 Porto (Portugal Cup)
March 17, 2012: Benfica 3 â € "1 Beira-Mar (Portuguese League)
March 12, 2012: Pacos de Ferreira 1 â € "2 Benfica (Premier League)
March 7, 2012: Benfica 2 â € "0 Zenit (Champions League)
The last 5 Chelsea:
March 24, 2012: Chelsea 0 â € "0 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
March 22, 2012: Manchester City 2 â € "1 Chelsea (Premier League)
March 18, 2012: Chelsea 5 â € "2 Leicester City (FA Cup)
March 15, 2012: Chelsea 4 â € "1 Napoli (Champions League)
March 10, 2012: Chelsea 1 â € "0 Stoke City (Premier League)
Predict if this match will end with a score of equally strong 1-1
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