Closed Atletico Madrid v Chelsea

[LAM09 6,835]

For us? How is a loss better than a draw!?

I agree. I understand an away goal is a good thing, but not at the expense of losing. 1-1 would be an ideal result IMO.

[superfrank8 23]

I'd take a 0-0 but a 0-1 should be the aim. Possibly more. And we should definitely not concede. Can't see where the goals are gonna come from though especially given Atletico's organized defence. Torres should be kept on the bench, if things turn really bad then bring on Torres, otherwise no need. Lampard and Luiz in holding midfield, not sure about Ramires given his performance at the weekend. Cole at LB, Azpi at RB, Willian,Oscar and Schurrle behind Ba. Come on Chelsea!

[LeonDavis23 371]

I think it has a lot to do with PSG being the favourite and wanting to prove their worth. At least that's what it was for me... This tie has a different feel. Madrid are perhaps the slight psychological underdogs because they aren't tested at this level.

I think PSG tie was 50-50 at the start, Atletico are very slight favourites imo although they have a much trickier league match than us (valencia away).

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Will be happy with a win or a draw. Will be OK with a one goal deficit. Anything more will be very difficult to overcome.

[LeonDavis23 371]

Torres should be kept on the bench, if things turn really bad then bring on Torres, otherwise no need.

Torres has never looked liked scoring against loserpoo. He tries too hard and ends up failing, BADly. Can't see it being anything different against his childhood club (maybe worse?).

[LeonDavis23 371]

Is there a champions league semifinal leg tonight? Where's the enthusiasm people?!

Moyes is gone

[Special Juan 27,521]

We are going to the final in Portugal, that's all I know.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

For us? How is a loss better than a draw!?

Because of the dynamics of the return leg. With 0-0, they'll most likely start the game very defensively and give us no space and then maybe start looking for a goal after 60-70 mins. But if it's 2-1, they'll come to the game wanting to get an away goal to match ours which would make for a more open match.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Is there a champions league semifinal leg tonight? Where's the enthusiasm people?!

Ask Sunderland...

[Rmpr 8,977]

Will be happy with a win or a draw. Will be OK with a one goal deficit. Anything more will be very difficult to overcome.

As long as the defeat comes with an away goal for us, it's doable!

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

0-0 not comfortable

1-0 defeat. Not good

2-0 defeat. Awful

1-0 win. Good

2-0 win. Lovely stuff!

2-1 win. Good win

2-2. Not too bad

3-1 defeat. Still in it but very difficult

[jojods 0]

I am very nervous tonight, however I feel like we can get something from this game. Heart saying 1-2 Head saying 1-1

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Both teams will score. Got money on it.

Im thinking 1-1

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I am very nervous tonight, however I feel like we can get something from this game. Heart saying 1-2 Head saying 1-1

I'll take either!

[AswinR 96]

last chelsea match of the season for me

will be boarding a vessel on sat for 6 months....

KTBFFH all of you....it is always fun to share the joys, sorrows and fustrations with fellow blues...

All the best to all....take care of yourselves

Was a great time for me ...reading all those posts before and after matches...thanks a lot for this JIM..you are the man...you made all these fellow blues from all over the world come together.. :tophat:

And watching mourinho back in the dugout ...seems like the final pieces of the puzzle is falling in place ..

gr8 times ahead :blue scalf:

[Imran_CFC 2]

The tie will be decided on how we defend tonight,

Defend like we did in Paris than God help us

[didierforever 7,349]

i would be happy if we come from madrid with a win or a draw.

ATM win will mean they will be parking the bus which against us is not a big deal.

i would take a 0-0 over a 2-1 defeat cos 0-0 will mean that ATM will have to take the initiative to go for the goal in the 2nd leg.

1-1 will be the best possible result given the circumstances (since i think we are going to be over-run today). hope the players turn up and prove me wrong.

[ZOS 580]

not scared at all ... that's weired after all that happned on Saterday

COMON YOU BLUES!!