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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.

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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:

Beware of overconfidence. . . I look forward to my Chelsea's victory but i wont be overconfident. Anything can happen in the round leather game
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 grin
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 grin


muki!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we go pop champagne grin grin grin and free shepe e for everybody grin grin grin
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:


muki!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we go pop champagne grin grin grin and free shepe e for everybody grin grin grin
grin grin

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 grin
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 angry grin
Re: UCL: Chelsea Vs Benfica (2 - 1) On 4th April 2012 by fredoooooo: 8:03pm On Apr 04, 2012
mukina2: kalou strong sha grin

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 opinion
call the coach and tell him grin

fredoooooo:

he chop africa banana now
grin 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 grin grin

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