LAM09

How likely is that scenario? VERY unlikely!

Have you seen the state of the sides you mentioned this season?! The teams Basel played were league winning sides. In relation to your second point, what has debt got to do with it? If you sign something, it is legally abiding. There should be no discuss at all. Either way, we will know the state of affairs come the first leg.

Basel have beaten Bayern, Utd in the past CL seasons. They aren't mugs. Regarding the contract, it is called PRINCIPAL!

UEFA has nothing to do with a contract that was signed by both clubs. It is up to the parties involved what should and shouldn't happen. Secondly, AM haven't played a difficult match in the CL par Barca to an extent. They were yet to lose to Barca prior to the CL matches, so there was no surprise on my behalf they progressed quite comfortability IMO.

I think the key to reaching the final is to score first in either leg if possible. Whenever AM get the lead first, they normally stay very tight and don't concede. That is the style of play we struggle against, and it has been evident throughout this season.

I honestly think Courtois won't take any part in the tie. It could be because of several reasons floating around, but IMO; we won't face him. Ron Gourlay was very clever in his interview with SS today. He say "Courtois will play IF, he is selected". Looks like he is trying to make a point that AM will think twice about selecting him.

Courtois will be able to play according to Ron Gourlay. Guess that clause was nonexistent then. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2914/champions-league/2014/04/11/4745773/chelsea-courtois-can-play-champions-league-semi-finals-for

Decent draw if Courtois isn't playing. Not sure how the clause has changed so quickly. Will he or won't he play against us?!

I know they are shit mate, but the players previously mentioned didn't turn up. I honestly can't see how Bayern have a worse defence than RM. Not even close IMO, but each to their own.

I agree with what you are saying mate, but surely that was a chance for them to shine. Chelsea turned up and created chances, but made three mistakes leading to the defeat.

I know mate, but it was probably the most important they have played this season. They SHOULD be out.

It clearly ain't mate. They all played last night, but did fuck all.

Did you watch them last night? They lost to a side that had been beaten AT HOME by Zenit. If you stop Ronaldo, you stop RM. It has always been the same.

We're not, but we can score. It's quite simple. We can keep them out, but they can't do the same. Logic!

For me RM is probably the best option. They can't defend for shit!

Further proof. http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/atletico-madrid-must-pay-chelsea-3m-play-courtois-4016646

Guillem Balague said live on Sky Sports today it is €3m per match, so €6m for both legs. I believe him over an English paper.

This is yet another must win. I think we should start with the team from Saturday with Ba and Schurrle in for Torres and Hazard as the only changes.

Not sure if it has been mentioned, but the fee A.Madrid would have to pay for Courtois to play is €3m per match.

How does Verratti feel now?! PRAT!

LOL! Fingers crossed.

The plot thickens regarding Courtois. http://n.mynews.ly/!QB.BR563

It's too boring IMO.

Good move by us then, as we don't want a repeat of the Supercup result if we draw them.

Cheers mate. I bet they are the team we all want to face now.