Slam Dunk

Big allocation goes to 'friends of UEFA', so expect a large section of the stadium to be in Barcelona colours...

LOL at that first gif up there with RDM & Eddie celebrating saying 'Barca 3 - 1 Chelsea' before it gets changed. Oh and Rambo has got to have goal of the season wrapped up with that one. Amazing finish.

HAHAHAHA http://soundcloud.com/yourfilm_mn/gary-neville-torres-reaction

I don't know what to say. Im speechless (literally, i've lost my voice). I won't pick a MOTM as they all deserve credit. Trying to put the fact that we have 4 suspended for the final at the back of my mind for now.

I said this last week, and i'll say it again, I just want to see the commitment from the players that makes me proud to be supporting them.

A few comments: Delac couldn't get a work permit so couldn't play in England. I doubt he'll be able to get one this summer either. Either Walker or Taylor will be allowed to leave i'd imagine. Can't see us keeping Yossi. Reckon he will be offered to Arsenal permanently and then if they refuse, he'll be off elsewhere. Biggest disappointment, for me, is Van Aanholt, thought he was brilliant every time I saw him play. Don't agree with converting him to a winger though. Desperately needs a chance to show what he can do. Would bring back McEachran and Kakuta, leaving KdB, Kalas, Bruma and Courtois out on loan for another season.

Is the show really called 'The TalkChelsea Show'? Why not just call it 'TalkChelsea', since I assume it will be people talking about Chelsea, although I haven't kept up with the other thread much. Jim, sorry mate but the shape just reminds me too much of the Arsenal crest.

Their midfield, Ramsey in particular, was awful on the ball. Looked like a gentle breeze would've outmuscled them.

I know you're joking, but Malouda played well today, and Kalou, well...at least he tried.

Cant put this one on Kalou/Malouda I'm afraid. Yes the service was lacking, but he did nothing to try to make something happen himself. His touch on the ball was awful, aside from the turn in the box (which in itself, was clumsy). Simply put, he didn't look up for it today.

Would've taken a point before the game having seen both team sheets. Bertrand was excellent, thought Malouda was good first half as well. Torres was awful to be honest, Sturridge also.

Today is going to be tough with that team.

Great result for the young lads. I've been so impressed with this group of players this season. Just need to keep the focus for the return leg.

Ashley was absolutely fantastic tonight. Best on the pitch for me. Possibly, but it's the way most european teams play. Drogs was just playing them at their own game.

Just want to see the same passion, commitment and heart from everyone tonight that we saw against Napoli. Be proud of the shirt, boys.

I don't think I can imagine us scoring without Mata on the pitch. He is our attacking outlet and without him we'd probably create nothing. Don't forget that in a free role, he often drops to Mikel's position and has a huge influence in the middle of the park. Saying that however, I remember watching the CL final last year and thinking Man Utd started well simply by bypassing their midfield with accurate long balls over the top. Sadly, accurate passing has never been a strong point of ours. Either way, I think Drogba's influence will be decisive.

Drogba's goal was just sublime. I cannot stop watching it.

It's part of his identity as a gk now. In every Fifa ad etc he's wearing it.

Black & gold

Oh. My. God.

In other words, that Frei looks like a decent prospect.

No need to call out Torres, the lack of service was appalling. Out of our two wingers, one is a striker and one is a midfielder. Our '#10'? A central midfielder. What chance did he have? The midfield two and the wingers were the problem today. Too many misplaced passes and not enough fluidity in attack.

Indeed. The game against Newcastle is going to be massive as well, although I think they also have to play City?