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UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by mukina2: 8:06am On Apr 04, 2012 |
Roberto Di Matteo has warned his Chelsea side they risk making the wrong kind of history if they fail to take their Champions League clash with Benfica seriously. The Blues, who became only the fourth club ever to overturn a two-goal first-leg deficit when they beat Napoli to reach the quarter-finals, need only to draw the second leg to avoid becoming the third side to crash out after a first-leg away win. Chelsea are odds-on favourites to reach their sixth semi-final in nine years, having sealed a surprisingly straightforward 1-0 victory in last Tuesday's game in Lisbon. Complacency would therefore appear to be the biggest threat to Di Matteo's men setting up a mouthwatering tie against Barcelona or AC Milan. The Italian coach said: "It is a danger. This is half-time and we're leading 1-0. But a 1-0 lead is basically nothing. "Our players are aware of this, and we'll have to go into this game with the right attitude, the same attitude as against Napoli. "Nothing has been done yet. We're aware of that. We need to go and qualify for the next round.'' Benfica's limp performance at the Estadio da Luz contrasted sharply with those in their Champions League campaign as a whole, with Jorge Jesus' men having helped eliminate Manchester United in the group stage. Di Matteo added: "This tie is far from over. "They have scored in every away game of their Champions League season, so it's a difficult task.'' Didier Drogba (foot), David Luiz (ankle), and Raul Meireles (knee) all trained for Chelsea, with Di Matteo optimistic over their fitness. Benfica boss Jesus has branded Chelsea "lucky'' to be ahead in the tie. He said: "Chelsea obviously have the upper hand, but we are going to approach this game in the same manner as we would have if we had won the first game. "Chelsea had quite a lot of luck in the first match, considering we dominated the match. "We have the quality to win this game, obviously, and I'm sure that - this time round - we can turn the tables on Chelsea and do the same as they did in Lisbon.'' Jesus added: "They came out to play for a 0-0 draw and ended up getting a win. "They'll be dangerous from set-pieces but we need to play an offensive game and cancel out that first-leg advantage.'' Jesus could be forced to play holding midfielder Javi Garcia as a makeshift centre-half, with captain Luisao a major doubt with a knee injury. Match |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Nobody: 9:45am On Apr 04, 2012 |
This is just a formerly match |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Nobody: 10:17am On Apr 04, 2012 |
we can definitely do it again |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Muttex(m): 10:46am On Apr 04, 2012 |
UP CHELSEA......BLUE FOREVER |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Oskilala: 10:46am On Apr 04, 2012 |
Oh yes! Oh yes! Watch out 4 ma Boys, its all Blue........ |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by emsquare(m): 11:15am On Apr 04, 2012 |
Oskilala: Oh yes! Oh yes! Watch out 4 ma Boys, its all Blue........ Hmmm!!! |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by johnstar(m): 12:39pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
Chelsea 4 vs benifca 1 |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by timbros(m): 1:15pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
Adetayo100: This is just a formerly match Beware of overconfidence. . . I look forward to my Chelsea's victory but i wont be overconfident. Anything can happen in the round leather game |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Slopezee: 1:25pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
timbros:nothin can happen,we are winning with a high margin:p |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by 1025: 1:41pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
ONE THING I LIKE ABOUT CHELSEA IS THAT WHEN THEY WIN, THE COMMENTATORS AND FANS DO NOT CALL IT CONTROVERSIAL LIKE BARCA. |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Nobody: 2:21pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
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Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by davades(m): 5:59pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
Up Blues!!! In you I believe |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by DrKnow1(m): 6:27pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
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Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by mukina2: 7:46pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
game on! |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Brixtonyute(m): 7:48pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
Legggoooo!!! Chelsea!!! |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:49pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
lets go there |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by mukina2: 7:51pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
freddoooooo torres go score today |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:54pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
mukina2: freddoooooo torres go score today muki!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we go pop champagne and free shepe e for everybody |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:54pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
9ice block by d benficas defender |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Redman44(m): 7:55pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
A better link online to watch the game, guys. Thanks. Can I have the link, Please? Cheers. |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:57pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
offside mata |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by mukina2: 7:58pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
fredoooooo: Redman44: A better link online to watch the game, guys. Thanks. Can I have the link, Please? Cheers.try this >> http://www.sportp2p.tv/channel1/ |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by mukina2: 8:00pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
see how this benfica guy waste better chance |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by fredoooooo: 8:00pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
diego pablo aimar ....good player |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Funkymallam(m): 8:02pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
We need an early goal. |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by mukina2: 8:02pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
kalou strong sha |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by fredoooooo: 8:02pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
conter attack and set piece is the key to help chelsea win this game my opinion |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by mukina2: 8:03pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
cashley needs a red card for that careless tackle |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by fredoooooo: 8:03pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
mukina2: kalou strong sha he chop africa banana now |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by mukina2: 8:04pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
fredoooooo: conter attack and set piece is the key to help chelsea win this game my opinioncall the coach and tell him fredoooooo:yeye those wanting to watch/stream it online try this one too >> http://www.dzairshow.com/p/lshunter.html but the commentary is in Arabic. |
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by Demdem(m): 8:04pm On Apr 04, 2012 |
ivanovic get yansh sha |
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