Closed Chelsea 4-0 Maccabi Tel-Aviv

[Magic Lamps 11,449]

Whilst tel aviv made it really easy for us with one of the worst performances i have ever seen in the ucl, we did not play particularly well either. But better than in the last few games. created a bit here and there, some nice individual play and decent defense. What a difference it makes having 2 full backs on the pitch, finally. We cut through their midfield like a knife through butter it was a pleasure to watch even though the general quality of the game was mediocre. i particularly liked the performances of the youngsters. also ramires looked fine for a change. we even scored 2 goals from open play. besides the game pretty much showed what hazard still lacks. against a 2nd tier opposition a player like him has to score with the chances he had. look at cronaldo. against such a side he scores 3 one yard tap ins and 2 penalties. not particularly difficult, but in the end this is what counts, what gives you confidence.

[Billy. 2,739]

Are people still doubting RLC? Nah didnt think so

[iseah100 5,612]

Anyone else think Cahill was very good? Playing a different style and didn't miss a beat. Good stuff

[yuvala 2,167]

Anyone else think Cahill was very good? Playing a different style and didn't miss a beat. Good stuff

I thought so too. He was very good, respossible.

[Iggy Doonican 4,186]

Positive R.L.C. long way to go but the boy has potential no question. Negative Baba's to raw so Ivan will be playing on Saturday.

[Oscar 441]

Our group stage is so easy this year... Not one good team in the group

[Stats 6,980]

Anyone else think Cahill was very good? Playing a different style and didn't miss a beat. Good stuff

His composure on the ball (once again) was excellent as well. Very similar to Stones tbh.

[Vytis33 1,041]

Lot of pretty good performances today. That said, very weak competition.

Nice to see all our domestic rivals lose, hope their groups continue to put them under pressure. Can only help us in the league.

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

Anyone else think Cahill was very good? Playing a different style and didn't miss a beat. Good stuff

I'm not a big fan of him because of his old-school type of defending but I have to say for a defender the man is really good with the ball. So many times when there aren't many passing options he takes responsibility and drives forward. I like that from him.

[bluephoenix 1,125]

downloading the full match hoping to see the fans shout Mourinho's name !

While everyone praises the team and Mourinho a huge shout out to our fans as well for showing their support for Mourinho!

KTBFFH !!!

Go CHELSEA GO !!!

Another history making season ?

[Spike 12,049]

I always liked Cahill. Fantastic to hear he had a great game. Maybe he should be vice-captain instead of Bran. Not that it matters of course.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Anyone else think Cahill was very good? Playing a different style and didn't miss a beat. Good stuff

Just me judging by the MOTM poll. How the hell did Baba get more votes than him?!

[Special Juan 27,099]

We must of won, only 3 pages

Delighted with the win, more delighted that RLC and Baba played.

[didierforever 7,349]

good game from us. needed to arrest the slump and a nice way to do it. does not matter, who the opposition was, we did a good job.

bego - did not have anything to do.

azpi - his one man pressing show is simply awesome. he should be the one starting at RB match after match.

zouma - some positional errors and once gave the ball away but put in a brilliant tackle to flush out the situation.

GC - perfect game. a captain's performance.

baba - a couple of errors but in attack he was brilliant. some over hit crosses too but a couple of runs that were awesome to watch. got better as the match progressed. would be a massive player for us in coming time.

RLC - motm for me. what a game. just brilliant. on the ball, off the ball. did not matter. he was just perfect. he deserves a start against arsenal and he would be a better option alongside matic than cesc.

cesc - a non-existent first half, but as soon as the game opened, he dominated a lot in the second. dont think this performance guarantees a start in the next game.

oscar - good performance. brilliant pressing. hopefully he stays fit and shows if he is actually worth the trust of our main no. 10.

hazard - shambolic. seems like the confidence has been sucked out of him. there was a time where he ran through a couple of players towards the end of the match, only for him to put in a shit cut back. needs a goal or something to get back some confidence.

remy - sad thing is that he wont start for the next 10 games.

subs

costa- brilliantly taken goal.

rambo - his first touch was the wonderful ball out to eden. if fit, should start in a mid 3 against arsenal along with matic and RLC.

traore - too anxious to prove a point. was mostly coming in the way.

[ZOS 580]

it feels so good to finally win a game .. I know baba hasn't done enough to warranty a start against le'arse but I hope he gets picked anyway. COYB

[cfcs most wanted 657]

Doesn't matter if it is the most weakest team in the cl. We still defeated a cl team by 4-0, does account for something

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Anyone got match highlights?

[Muzchap 8,966]

I don't think Baba was too raw - seen a lot of comments about that.

Debut, first game, at home, champions league - that's a shit ton of pressure. He reminded me of Celestine Babayaroo (jesus been ages since I had to spell that, hope I got it right!).

He looked pretty composed, some decent passing, great overlapping and a few wayward crosses - but it was a pretty convincing debut in my eyes. I think in 3-4 games he will definitely be getting it together. Remember Azpi had a slow burn start to his career here - I think the same for Baba.

I for one loved how we suddenly had much more space - left footer on the left and right footer on the right - both made sure we had width in the shape - which is something we have lacked for ages.