Europa League Final 2013 - Benfica 1-2 Chelsea

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No chance. Paços have secured their historic 3rd place and will certainly let porto beat them easily. They are located closely geographically and the majority of Paços's supporters are also porto's...

We have lost every hope in winning this league and are really devastated... It seemed impossible 2 weeks ago and now it weights too much...

I think that our fans have lost interest in this game after what happened. Everybody is in a depression-like state when it comes to football these days.

I just hope it's a fun game and our boys honor their shirt. See you on weds

Well I was looking at their fixtures and they are unbeaten in their last 11. Never say never. Not an easy game on paper, just keep faith.

[edetarod 2,155]

lol 7 pages

the Benfica forum has 253 pages

[edetarod 2,155]

http://serbenfiquista.com/forum/index.php?topic=52475.0

[José Mateus 46]

lol 7 pages

the Benfica forum has 253 pages

well the game against porto has reached 1000

I'm a regular there

[edetarod 2,155]

1. Premier League (third)

2. Champions League (group stages)

3. FA Cup (semi final)

4. Capital One Cup (semi final)

5. Community Shield (final)

6. UEFA Super Cup (final)

7. FIFA Club World Cup (final)

8. NextGen Series (final)

9. FA Youth Cup (final)

well played karma

[samzilla 517]

1. Premier League (third)

2. Champions League (group stages)

3. FA Cup (semi final)

4. Capital One Cup (semi final)

5. Community Shield (final)

6. UEFA Super Cup (final)

7. FIFA Club World Cup (final)

8. NextGen Series (final)

9. FA Youth Cup (final)

well played karma

So that's what it's like to be an Arsenal fan...except with less trophies on the list to scratch off...and even less finals.

[Jase 43,479]

Lee Parker said on Chelsea TV's Weekend Review that they are still waiting on the scan results on both Terry and Hazard's injury and an update is only likely to be provided by Benitez tomorrow after the team get to Amsterdam.

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1. Premier League (third)

2. Champions League (group stages)

3. FA Cup (semi final)

4. Capital One Cup (semi final)

5. Community Shield (final)

6. UEFA Super Cup (final)

7. FIFA Club World Cup (final)

8. NextGen Series (final)

9. FA Youth Cup (final)

well played karma

Hmm... Let me guess what's going to happen on Wednesday.

[Jase 43,479]

1. Premier League (third)

2. Champions League (group stages)

3. FA Cup (semi final)

4. Capital One Cup (semi final)

5. Community Shield (final)

6. UEFA Super Cup (final)

7. FIFA Club World Cup (final)

8. NextGen Series (final)

9. FA Youth Cup (final)

well played karma

Seems like we are destined not to win anything this season. Better prepare for the disappointment...

[Jase 43,479]

They traveled to Amsterdam or not ? I mean JT and Hazard.

Maybe. Can go there to support the team anyway, just like what the whole team did last season in Munich.

[Jase 43,479]

Chelsea injuries mean Frank Lampard is to start Europa League Final

Key team news info...

Benitez is set to confirm that neither Eden Hazard nor Terry will be fit to take on the Portuguese giants after picking up injuries in Saturday's win at Aston Villa.

With John Obi Mikel still not fit enough to start after missing the last six games, Lampard is now poised to lead the Blues into battle from the heart of the midfield.

Benitez is concerned over the form of Gary Cahill and is understood to be planning to drop David Luiz back into the centre of the defence alongside Branislav Ivanovic.

That will leave a huge hole in the centre of the pitch, and while playing Ramires on the right of the trio behind striker Fernando Torres has been considered, the Brazilian - sent off at Villa - has been pencilled in to his more normal role.

Unless there is another change of heart over the next 24 hours, Ramires will be partnered in the midfield battleground by England veteran and Stamford Bridge legend Lampard.

...Hazard's hamstring injury, coming in a match that also saw Terry stretchered off with an ankle problem unlikely to heal by Wednesday, has limited Benitez's options.

Mikel had hoped to make an appearance at Villa Park but his failure to feature effectively rules him out of the starting line-up against Benfica.

Victor Moses is the likely beneficiary of Hazard's absence.

Benitez will make his final decisions after Tuesday night's training session, but Lampard seems set to be confirmed as skipper - as he was for last season's Champions League Final in Munich, when Terry was suspended.

Edited May 13, 2013 by BluesMaster

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Chelsea injuries mean Frank Lampard is to start Europa League Final