Closed Bayern Munich 2-2 Chelsea

[Only1Didier 5]

At least we didn't get smashed like last year or as predicted. Lukaku is gonna have to start making up for that miss soon or his future here is finished. Expect him to be benched for the next month at least and Torres/Eto'o will play a lot. Poor Lukaku, but he had a terrible penalty.

I think this is the most baseless and absurd comment I have seen on this forum. I mean really? I dont know how to emphasize this enough but it was god damn penalty. We need to give Lukaku the backing he deserves. Thats what fans do right?

[Pacquiao 1,834]

We will win it next year against Tottenham! It will be so much sweater against them!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I love this club.

I don't think I've ever felt prouder as a Chelsea fan. It's odd considering we've lost a final of sorts, but this is the most positive I have ever felt ahead of a season. With ten men, we pushed the supposed best team so far that they only just managed to claw their way to penalties. This game was meant as a yardstick to gauge ourselves at this early stage against a major European rival. Well, let's put it this way - if that's the best Bayern can offer against 10 men (plus when you consider we now have Willian and Eto'o to throw on, plus Mata when he returns to fitness) then I am certainly not scared by them.

I find it laughable that Bayern fans call this "revenge". I hope that they can convince themselves that this Mickey-Mouse cup makes up for them losing their trophy in their stadium and in their city. Until they beat us in a Champions League final at our home ground, they've got nothing on us.

Last night encapulsated everything and more I want to see from the team. Effort, determination, committment and desire. Even though it was a glorified friendly the players gave their absolute all, especially when down to ten men. The fact they were all gutted at the end shows the players care, and the unity they showed when Lukaku missed was heart-warming. This will hurt Romelu for a while, but he will come back stronger for it. The best players are the ones that use defeat as a motivation.

We learnt so many valuable lessons last night - firstly, that Eden Hazard is the most-complete attacking player in world football (in the sense of his all-round game; especially his defensive contribution). Also that Oscar is perfect in the number 10 role for the way this side works. As we already know, Cech is the best in the world, but he rubber-stamped that last night. Lampard bossed it in the midfield as well - it is official, we can have no concerns over his fitness any longer. He did a great job for the team. Everyone played well - even Ramires before his mindnumbingly-idiotic sending off. I couldn't be any prouder.

This bodes very well for the new season.

[Azpinator 2,325]

#JoseOut #BringBackRDM #LukakuOut #TorresLegendCauseHeScored #Torres>Etoo #lol

[Pacquiao 1,834]

I love this club.

I don't think I've ever felt prouder as a Chelsea fan. It's odd considering we've lost a final of sorts, but this is the most positive I have ever felt ahead of a season. With ten men, we pushed the supposed best team so far that they only just managed to claw their way to penalties. This game was meant as a yardstick to gauge ourselves at this early stage against a major European rival. Well, let's put it this way - if that's the best Bayern can offer against 10 men (plus when you consider we now have Willian and Eto'o to throw on, plus Mata when he returns to fitness) then I am certainly not scared by them.

I find it laughable that Bayern fans call this "revenge". I hope that they can convince themselves that this Mickey-Mouse cup makes up for them losing their trophy in their stadium and in their city. Until they beat us in a Champions League final at our home ground, they've got nothing on us.

Last night encapulsated everything and more I want to see from the team. Effort, determination, committment and desire. Even though it was a glorified friendly the players gave their absolute all, especially when down to ten men. The fact they were all gutted at the end shows the players care, and the unity they showed when Lukaku missed was heart-warming. This will hurt Romelu for a while, but he will come back stronger for it. The best players are the ones that use defeat as a motivation.

We learnt so many valuable lessons last night - firstly, that Eden Hazard is the most-complete attacking player in world football (in the sense of his all-round game; especially his defensive contribution). Also that Oscar is perfect in the number 10 role for the way this side works. As we already know, Cech is the best in the world, but he rubber-stamped that last night. Lampard bossed it in the midfield as well - it is official, we can have no concerns over his fitness any longer. He did a great job for the team. Everyone played well - even Ramires before his mindnumbingly-idiotic sending off. I couldn't be any prouder.

This bodes very well for the new season.

I agree the character and spirit in this team is incredible! We have so much quality in our squad when you mix that with the character and hunger we have its very exciting! I really cant see many teams in England beating us, it wouldn't surprise me at all if we break our points total this season or even go unbeaten! and we saw last night that we have a genuine chance of winning the CL this season also!,

I cant wait for the rest of the season!!!

[Stingray 9,441]

I love this club.

I don't think I've ever felt prouder as a Chelsea fan. It's odd considering we've lost a final of sorts, but this is the most positive I have ever felt ahead of a season. With ten men, we pushed the supposed best team so far that they only just managed to claw their way to penalties. This game was meant as a yardstick to gauge ourselves at this early stage against a major European rival. Well, let's put it this way - if that's the best Bayern can offer against 10 men (plus when you consider we now have Willian and Eto'o to throw on, plus Mata when he returns to fitness) then I am certainly not scared by them.

I find it laughable that Bayern fans call this "revenge". I hope that they can convince themselves that this Mickey-Mouse cup makes up for them losing their trophy in their stadium and in their city. Until they beat us in a Champions League final at our home ground, they've got nothing on us.

Last night encapulsated everything and more I want to see from the team. Effort, determination, committment and desire. Even though it was a glorified friendly the players gave their absolute all, especially when down to ten men. The fact they were all gutted at the end shows the players care, and the unity they showed when Lukaku missed was heart-warming. This will hurt Romelu for a while, but he will come back stronger for it. The best players are the ones that use defeat as a motivation.

We learnt so many valuable lessons last night - firstly, that Eden Hazard is the most-complete attacking player in world football (in the sense of his all-round game; especially his defensive contribution). Also that Oscar is perfect in the number 10 role for the way this side works. As we already know, Cech is the best in the world, but he rubber-stamped that last night. Lampard bossed it in the midfield as well - it is official, we can have no concerns over his fitness any longer. He did a great job for the team. Everyone played well - even Ramires before his mindnumbingly-idiotic sending off. I couldn't be any prouder.

This bodes very well for the new season.

Bump

[butchercoat 60]

It's not on Lukaku, he did what you are always told to do when taking pens.....never change your mind. He's young and made a mistake. Ramires did deserve the second yellow because whilst he won the ball he then went over the top and caught the player a good 'un. why did JT not put himself up for the pen, he's the club captain. I am extremely proud of our team for last nights display and I also thought that Torres had a great game and should have stayed on....Now shoot me..lol

[bushman 2,043]

Let me put my words of wisdom here.

Personally, after I saw the line-up yesterday, I thought what is this ? How wrong I was. To me, Jose is a masterpiece.

I couldn´t be prouder of Chelsea than after yesterday. I mean to play with 10 men for over 40 minutes against the so called " the best in Europe " & lose on penalties, is a monumental feat. The equalizer goal was the last kick of the game. A lucky bounce, I feel.

As for Lukaku. He is a young boy with so much to learn. Even though, he fucked up royally, Things like this may leave a little scar on his mind, but Jose will fix it, I believe.

As for Mata. I believe, Jose won´t play all 3 Amigos at the same time.

Once again, I am proud & honored to support Chelsea.

I just hope Chelsea get one more crack at these krauts to put the record straight.

[Strike 7,219]

Weekend ruined....

[Ankit 3,176]

At least we didn't get smashed like last year or as predicted. Lukaku is gonna have to start making up for that miss soon or his future here is finished. Expect him to be benched for the next month at least and Torres/Eto'o will play a lot. Poor Lukaku, but he had a terrible penalty.

Just because he missed a penalty, he deserves to be benched for the whole month? Why is Lampard playing after missing the first penalty of the season?

For all i have seen and know Jose, he will tell Lukaku to go out there and show it to the world what he really is. . I expect even greater things from Lukaku now!!

[Strike 7,219]

I love this club.

I don't think I've ever felt prouder as a Chelsea fan. It's odd considering we've lost a final of sorts, but this is the most positive I have ever felt ahead of a season. With ten men, we pushed the supposed best team so far that they only just managed to claw their way to penalties. This game was meant as a yardstick to gauge ourselves at this early stage against a major European rival. Well, let's put it this way - if that's the best Bayern can offer against 10 men (plus when you consider we now have Willian and Eto'o to throw on, plus Mata when he returns to fitness) then I am certainly not scared by them.

I find it laughable that Bayern fans call this "revenge". I hope that they can convince themselves that this Mickey-Mouse cup makes up for them losing their trophy in their stadium and in their city. Until they beat us in a Champions League final at our home ground, they've got nothing on us.

Last night encapulsated everything and more I want to see from the team. Effort, determination, committment and desire. Even though it was a glorified friendly the players gave their absolute all, especially when down to ten men. The fact they were all gutted at the end shows the players care, and the unity they showed when Lukaku missed was heart-warming. This will hurt Romelu for a while, but he will come back stronger for it. The best players are the ones that use defeat as a motivation.

People can say all they want but I really don't see any other side capable of even holding their own against Barca/Bayern. Not even United or Real

[NishC300 1,865]

Last night Hazard proved why the stadium is called Eden Arena!

[NishC300 1,865]

I love this club.

I don't think I've ever felt prouder as a Chelsea fan. It's odd considering we've lost a final of sorts, but this is the most positive I have ever felt ahead of a season. With ten men, we pushed the supposed best team so far that they only just managed to claw their way to penalties. This game was meant as a yardstick to gauge ourselves at this early stage against a major European rival. Well, let's put it this way - if that's the best Bayern can offer against 10 men (plus when you consider we now have Willian and Eto'o to throw on, plus Mata when he returns to fitness) then I am certainly not scared by them.

I find it laughable that Bayern fans call this "revenge". I hope that they can convince themselves that this Mickey-Mouse cup makes up for them losing their trophy in their stadium and in their city. Until they beat us in a Champions League final at our home ground, they've got nothing on us.

Last night encapulsated everything and more I want to see from the team. Effort, determination, committment and desire. Even though it was a glorified friendly the players gave their absolute all, especially when down to ten men. The fact they were all gutted at the end shows the players care, and the unity they showed when Lukaku missed was heart-warming. This will hurt Romelu for a while, but he will come back stronger for it. The best players are the ones that use defeat as a motivation.

We learnt so many valuable lessons last night - firstly, that Eden Hazard is the most-complete attacking player in world football (in the sense of his all-round game; especially his defensive contribution). Also that Oscar is perfect in the number 10 role for the way this side works. As we already know, Cech is the best in the world, but he rubber-stamped that last night. Lampard bossed it in the midfield as well - it is official, we can have no concerns over his fitness any longer. He did a great job for the team. Everyone played well - even Ramires before his mindnumbingly-idiotic sending off. I couldn't be any prouder.

This bodes very well for the new season.

Well said!

At least Champions League finals can only be hosted in stadiums with 60,000 capacity so they won't get revenge.

(Unless ofc we expand SB, but if it's in London it'll be at Wembley)

[edetarod 2,155]

didn't care about this before the game and don't care about it after

glad that Luiz is back and he was solid the entire match

roll on next game

[bushman 2,043]

To not care about a football game ?

[Ankit 3,176]

Read all the comments here and liked with whatever i felt was my own opinion. I just didn't see anyone mention anything about Mandzukic. I, for one would love to beat the fuck outta of him and this is not because of jealousy regarding his talent. He is not world class but his behavior in the whole match, riling everyone up and pushing and shoving other players. I mean i would really want to beat the shit out of him. I wanted someone to make him cry and make him run to his momma! What an idiotic dickhead! I was literally boiling seeing him trying to be a sneaky little bastard.

[╫rue Blue 47]

i dont rate this as mickey mouse cup, i think this cup is still very precious title

mourinho and his player think this important to win too

anyway, from what we see how mourinho approaching and team selection against strong team (eventhough just 2 game united&bayern)

so can we read about mourinho team selection when against strong team for whole season ?

so no mata against big strong team, which he will gone in our very important stage

so theres no mata for the possibility against Bayern, Madrid, Barcelona

Juventus, City, Dortmund

maybe even milan, united, arsenal, liverpool

really ?

i like what oscar can offer for matches like this

but looking mata will often miss big game really sad actually

mata will be just often out from selection , sit on the bench in our very important game

and just playing when we face poor side, because that is when we mostly can play attacking possesion football

[Pacquiao 1,834]

i dont rate this as mickey mouse cup, i think this cup is still very precious title

mourinho and his player think this important to win too

anyway, from what we see how mourinho approaching and team selection against strong team (eventhough just 2 game united&bayern)

so can we read about mourinho team selection when against strong team for whole season ?

so no mata against big strong team, which he will gone in our very important stage

so theres no mata for the possibility against Bayern, Madrid, Barcelona

Juventus, City, Dortmund

maybe even milan, united, arsenal, liverpool

really ?

i like what oscar can offer for matches like this

but looking mata will often miss big game really sad actually

mata will be just often out from selection , sit on the bench in our very important game

and just playing when we face poor side, because that is when we mostly can play attacking possesion football

that is why we should try out 4-1-4-1

Cech

Ivanovic - Luiz - Terry - Cole

Ramires

Willian - Oscar - Mata - Hazard

Eto'o