OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm off in a few minutes to watch the game. Everyone here is quite adept at analyzing Chelsea's line-up so I'll throw a couple of tidbits on Benfica's line-up and what it means for Benfica's tactics. Artur-Almeida-Luisao-Garay-Melgarejo-Matic-Perez-Gaitan-Salvio-Rodrigo-Cardozo. Basically playing the strongest starting 11 except Maxi Pereira is suspended at left back so Almeida gets the start, also Rodrigo slides in as a second striker behind Cardozo relegating Lima to the bench.Lima on the bench is a very revealing tactical decision. If Lima and Cardozo were both starting (my opinion would be the proper decision) that would mean pure offense with our strengths being showcased. Rodrigo brings some more speed and hard work to the front line which will try to sneak around between Luiz and Chelsea's back four. It's not a bad decision but surprising. Also, the fact that Lima is on the bench as an option if we need to change tactics and score later in the game is a huge benefit. He is quality and will change the game if he is needed, definitely a positive knowing he's ready to come as a super-sub.Anyways, bottom line is that Benfica have a very very strong line-up with a strong offensive option on the bench. They are going out there to score goals, this line-up is NOT a "park the bus" starting eleven. Just thought I'd let you guys know that. Judging by Chelsea's starting 11 and Benfica's starting 11 it should be a pretty open entertaining game. Both teams will score. May the best team win!Has Rodrigo had a prolific season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 https://t.co/crBnemMWw2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Newton 33 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 May the best team win!May Chelsea win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
José Mateus 46 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Has Rodrigo had a prolific season? No. He hasn'tHe could be a hit or a miss. Very impredictable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachman40 357 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Has Rodrigo had a prolific season? We were expecting more out of him this season. I don't think he's been bad, I just think the Lima Cardozo partnership has been strong and he hasn't been able to force himself into the lineup. Quality young player, hopefully he's up for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petr.breu 1,618 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 This is first time I'm nervous about Europa League game... Come on, Chels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,573 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 BBC reporting there are 30-40,000 Chelsea fans in Amsterdam, yet the official ticket allocation was only 9,800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 No. He hasn'tHe could be a hit or a miss. Very impredictableHmm, interesting.I personally feel the biggest battles will be between Torres and Luisao/Garay and Cardozo vs Cahill and Ivanovic. Also I expect Mata and Matic to be another key battle. When we played you guys last year Torres' pace caused a few problems for yous so I'm hoping he actually plays a bit better than what he has done recently and causes you lot a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,536 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 EEEEEKKK!Time to win something!hope we dont fuck up or loose on pens or anything crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Who's the giant?To think that Courtois is even 3cm bigger - just reaching 2 full meters ....On topic: getting fucking nervous ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azpinator 2,325 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I saw Azpi scoring a volley in my dreams last night... But then later I found out the game ended with us winning 17-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I saw Azpi scoring a volley in my dreams last night... But then later I found out the game ended with us winning 17-5. Thats ok for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I saw Azpi scoring a volley in my dreams last night... But then later I found out the game ended with us winning 17-5. Fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevemayer 764 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 get in there guys... lets end this season in a memorable way and write history...... AGAIN....C'MON Chels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I saw Azpi scoring a volley in my dreams last night... But then later I found out the game ended with us winning 17-5. A goal every four minutes, that's going to be some game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I saw Azpi scoring a volley in my dreams last night... But then later I found out the game ended with us winning 17-5. Fuck it 17-5 will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Would rather have moses on right wing, come on Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 We'll do it.. Might take pens because we never so things the easy way, but we can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 In European competitions, only Ibrahimovich has more assists (7) than Juan Mata (6). Magician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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