UCL Draw Thread

[English Freak 456]

Good draw. We should be able to progress with a strong home leg and hopefully concentrate more of our energy on our chances of knocking off Arsenal/Spurs for the 4th Spot in the EPL table.

[João Colucas 6]

You all are way too confident. Maybe you guys didn't pay attention to yesterday's game between City and Sporting. I suppose City is stronger than Chelsea, as Benfica is stronger than Sporting... Do your math.

And maybe check out our players, as Cardozo or Nico Gaitan are not the only good ones we have (indeed our most ex-players go out to bigger european clubs, money-wise). Also remember, we won 2 CL's and have participated in 7 european finals. History is on our side, and we'll have 65000 supporters in Lisbon claiming the win for our side.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

You all are way too confident. Maybe you guys didn't pay attention to yesterday's game between City and Sporting. I suppose City is stronger than Chelsea, as Benfica is stronger than Sporting... Do your math.

And maybe check out our players, as Cardozo or Nico Gaitan are not the only good ones we have (indeed our most ex-players go out to bigger european clubs, money-wise). Also remember, we won 2 CL's and have participated in 7 european finals. History is on our side, and we'll have 65000 supporters in Lisbon claiming the win for our side.

Fair. However did you see the way we played v. Napoli? If we play with that same heart, dedication & passion, we will do to you at the Bridge what we did to the Italians! :cfc:

[Sheva. 5,373]

You all are way too confident. Maybe you guys didn't pay attention to yesterday's game between City and Sporting. I suppose City is stronger than Chelsea, as Benfica is stronger than Sporting... Do your math.

And maybe check out our players, as Cardozo or Nico Gaitan are not the only good ones we have (indeed our most ex-players go out to bigger european clubs, money-wise). Also remember, we won 2 CL's and have participated in 7 european finals. History is on our side, and we'll have 65000 supporters in Lisbon claiming the win for our side.

This logic makes no sense, how about this - Porto are a better side than Sporting, but City could beat Porto home and away, but not Sporting.

I've already said it's going to be a tough game, because i've seen Benfica play many times, but at the end of the day, we 'can' progress.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Twitter says the dates are:

Benfica v. Chelsea - March 27th

Chelsea v. Benfica - April 4th

[João Colucas 6]

Yes i did see your game v Napoli, it was a good match, they also have a great team. Honestly, would be worse for us to play them, as we don't do very well with italian teams. But we do better against english teams, we played Liverpool and Man Utd very often in the latest years.

Sheva, of course there are no such rules in football. In fact, City were lucky against Porto, and Porto has a similar level as Benfica.

Overall will be a though battle for both sides, just hope there will be no referee tricks, like those that got you eliminated by Barcelona a few years ago.

Cheers!

[francozola 2,040]

Crazy run of matches coming up

18th Mar - Leicester - FA Cup Quarter-final

21 Mar - City - Prem

24 Mar - Spurs - Prem

27 Mar - Benfica - CL QF 1st leg

31 Mar - Villa - Prem

4 Apr - Benfica - CL QF 2nd leg

[Strike 7,474]

And chelsea v barcelona april 18

Barcelona v chelsea april 24

[francozola 2,040]

Yes i did see your game v Napoli, it was a good match, they also have a great team. Honestly, would be worse for us to play them, as we don't do very well with italian teams. But we do better against english teams, we played Liverpool and Man Utd very often in the latest years.

Sheva, of course there are no such rules in football. In fact, City were lucky against Porto, and Porto has a similar level as Benfica.

Overall will be a though battle for both sides, just hope there will be no referee tricks, like those that got you eliminated by Barcelona a few years ago.

Cheers!

I think you misunderstand us to be honest. We are not saying that your side is an easy one. We all recognize the many good players you have. What we meant is... we're happy to avoid Barca, RM, Bayern & Milan! I'm sure you feel the same way.

[Strike 7,474]

The 2 semifinal matches(if v qualify) will sandwich the all important derby at the emirates on april 21

[BosnianLion 232]

Hey guys, we gon go to the Final

[Santiago. 1,500]

Focus one game at a time boys