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But shouldn't there a be a reason for revenge? If you listen to JT, even he says he's almost forgotten about that match.. The good thing though there seems to be a lot more people hoping Chelsea can succeed this time around, even if they don't expect it. I think this time we won't hear any nonsense about "a victory for football" or similar bullshit.

I've noticed the opposition tend to get encouraged whenever Drogba is subbed, whether he's playing well or not...

Why no Drogba+Torres=goal? Torres' volley just had to hit the post...

Sturridge has been barely involved so far...want to see more from him.

I don't see why this match should be seen as an opportunity for revenge....A few refereeing decisions cost us the match in 2009, not Barca. They just did their job, and did it well considering they were reduced to ten men. What I want to see is a testament to our history with them: Closely fought matches, and exciting ones at that. Both teams have knocked each other out several times over the past decade; Let's just hope 2012 is our turn to do so. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/gallery/2012/apr/05/chelsea-barcelona-european-clashes-in-pictures#/?picture=388339036&index=0

To tell the truth, there are very few quality right-backs out there right now...And a lot of the good ones are out of form...

Imagine if we did do that, and he flopped as well...we wouldn't even be able to say: "Form is temporary,. class is forever". Still.... I guess he wouldn't be labelled a 50 mill flop...

Wigan is coming after two back-to-back wins home and away, so I wouldn't want to leave too many key players outside the starting line-up...Drogba and Sturridge should start.

Sour grapes from Jorge...can understand if he feels a bit cheated, but that was more due to the inefficiency from his side. He really has no say in our clash against Barcelona, after his side crashed out. in fact, he should be happy that he didn't have to suffer further embarrassment at the hands of Drogba and Sturridge over the two legs.

Started blowing hot and cold again yesterday...I still can't stand the way he positions himself. There were quite a few instances where Mata and even Kalou were looking to play him in, but he halted his run abruptly. He MUST get into the box more often.

Lol...I hope he starts scoring when we need it as well

Anyone know who's on a yellow card away from suspension?

If there are any by the time we start the Europa league...

Grudgingly gave a "like" to that post. Don't really want to think about a competition that we're not participating in yet.

A massive LOL at those who're hoping for a Milan win...do you really think Milan is going to roll over after they beat one of the greatest teams in the past few years? Face it, if you're hoping Milan can beat Barca, then you might as well hope that we can do it if we face them. First things first though,we still have to clash with Benfica.

Lol, yeah...was pretty good though...

You really should remove that...spoilers!

That's the one thing he wasn't doing right at all the past few months....Today however was a marked improvement...I half-expected him to stop running when Sturridge surged ahead in extra time, but he continued his run and duly got his reward.

Today's goal was the kind of finishing I've associated him with...what a sweet strike.

Just to make to sure he's not the one donning a Torres suit and playing? Sure,why not?. We've spent millions on just about everything else...

I've said it before...Brana is the type of player that Mourinho would have loved to have back in the old days.

Yes.

Lol..no, in fact I thought it was part of a script when he came on soon after they equalized...major relief at the end, no doubt about it.

Torres scores while Heskey's on the pitch...coincidence? I think not

Torres scores while Heskey's on the pitch...coincidence? I think not