Closed Chelsea v Atletico Madrid

[StasisAEL 29]

hopefully we wont concede. but i believe that a 2-1 is indeed the most likely outcome of this game...we need all of our players to play at their best in order to qualify from this one!! Schwarzer i believe is an equally good replacement of Cech and has shown that the last few games.

So play focused, watch our back and strike hard = qualification

[Viper22 2,418]

If we can get through the first 20mins without conceding then I think we'll be fine and we'll win it.

There will be a bit of a problem if they score first as we will then need 2 goals and if Simeone has any brain at all he'll just instruct his players to sit deep, absorb pressure and frustrate us.

I do think we'll win though, Chelsea produce at the big games, especially with Mourinho at the helm.

Chelsea 2-1 Atletico

Eto'o (34), Diego (47), Torres (86).

[didierforever 7,349]

They don't have to win to advance which means the onus will be on us to take the initiative and attack against arguably the best counter attacking team in Europe after Dortmund. That's a very very scary thought. awkward situation this is.

Taking the initiative does not mean attacking with 6 men. We will be set up to play by the best manager in the world so as not to play into their strengths.

[ZOS 580]

Its very unlikely they'll try to attack until late in the second half. They'll wait until anxiety and fear settles in the home crowd ... that's unless we score first in which case we'll be much more comfortable and I can see us scoring even more ... oh god please let us score first

[ZOS 580]

If we can get through the first 20mins without conceding then I think we'll be fine and we'll win it.

There will be a bit of a problem if they score first as we will then need 2 goals and if Simeone has any brain at all he'll just instruct his players to sit deep, absorb pressure and frustrate us.

I do think we'll win though, Chelsea produce at the big games, especially with Mourinho at the helm.

Chelsea 2-1 Atletico

Eto'o (34), Diego (47), Torres (86).

Let's hope it won't be this dramatic .. I'm not sure if my heart can handle such a scare

[Special Juan 27,103]

We will score a header from a corner I can see it........TERRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!

[Special Juan 27,103]

Terry will be in attendance at tonight's press conference.

[AndersonBLUE 819]

Unlike the PSG game, where Jose had them drilled for multiple scenarios due to the score line, this time we have it a lot more simple training wise. 2 scenarios, either they score first or we do. Hopefully it will pay off again

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

Apparently hazard, terry, eto and Cech trained today.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Andy Burton at the CFC training ground:

Chelsea's players have just walked out onto the pitch - there's a 15-minute window for media access - and as we were filming shot of those players arriving, Petr Cech walked out. I shouted over to ask him if he was fit and he smiled and said: 'Of course'. John Terry, who rolled an ankle in the first leg, is training and moving freely, as are Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto'o. So huge news for Chelsea - a massive boost and you wouldn't put anything past Jose Mourinho in terms of selection. Cech is now out but is not yet doing the full drill. Could this be one of Mourinho's mind games?

[Strike 6,964]

Exactly, there's just some extreme vibe about these CL games (especially semi finals).

i like how Champions League is such a big deal

[Strike 6,964]

Andy Burton at the CFC training ground:

Chelsea's players have just walked out onto the pitch - there's a 15-minute window for media access - and as we were filming shot of those players arriving, Petr Cech walked out. I shouted over to ask him if he was fit and he smiled and said: 'Of course'. John Terry, who rolled an ankle in the first leg, is training and moving freely, as are Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto'o. So huge news for Chelsea - a massive boost and you wouldn't put anything past Jose Mourinho in terms of selection. Cech is now out but is not yet doing the full drill. Could this be one of Mourinho's mind games?

No chance. Schwarzer for #1

[Special Juan 27,103]

Terry, Hazard and Eto'o would be a huge boost.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I think we will have to score 2 goals to advance. If they score first, it will be difficult to put two as they will go full defense. If we score first, we shouldnt close because they might equalize in last minutes. A 2:1 is good for us.

But if we score in 6th minute or so and then defend for rest of the match, prepare for heart attacks considering Atleti might score one and they go thorugh.

[Mustafa 885]

If we can get through the first 20mins without conceding then I think we'll be fine and we'll win it.

There will be a bit of a problem if they score first as we will then need 2 goals and if Simeone has any brain at all he'll just instruct his players to sit deep, absorb pressure and frustrate us.

I do think we'll win though, Chelsea produce at the big games, especially with Mourinho at the helm.

Chelsea 2-1 Atletico

Eto'o (34), Diego (47), Torres (86).

That would be pretty epic if Torres knocked them out.

[The Skipper 20,593]

No chance. Schwarzer for #1

I'm fine with that. Don't think Petr will be risked.

JT, Eden and Eto'o fit is a massive, massive boost.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Assuming we have JT, Hazard and Etoo, I'd go like this:

Schwarzer

Azi - Cahill - Terry - Cole

Luiz - Ramires

Willian - Oscar - Hazard

Eto'o

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Eva Carneiro working her magic!