LondonLax Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 What an incredible game! Reminds you why football is worth watching. A pity Aston Villa can't deliver that sort of entertainment at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I had my doubts about Barça retaining the CL so lumped on Real Madrid months ago. Just hoping Bayern don't mess things up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted April 24, 2012 Visiting Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2012 Drogba has been outstanding these two legs. Tough week for Barca, going to be a trophyless season for them (Yeah they won the CWC but nobody cares about that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I still can believe it. Barcelona had a 2-0 lead at home against 10 men and they **** it up royally! You had to laugh when Torres rounded the keeper and scored Chelsea's second. Just an incredible game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Won't be trophyless - they are in the Copa Del Rey final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Won't be trophyless - they are in the Copa Del Rey final. Barcelona were very poor that second half and looked jaded on Saturday. I wouldn't put it past Bilbao in the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I know, just interested to see the views of a select few on here who refuse to believe Barca can win without the help of refs.Didn't see it. But if you're saying they didn't get unfair help I'll take your word for it. They didn't win either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Chelsea deserved it. Barca really, really struggle against disciplined, physical teams. They just run out of ideas. Still a brilliant team, but they looked shattered. I suspect Chelsea would struggle against Madrid, because they can mix things up. But it should be interesting regardless of who they play. No el classico final thank ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Barca beaten and Terry suspended for the final. Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Chelsea deserved it. Barca really, really struggle against disciplined, physical teams. They just run out of ideas. Still a brilliant team, but they looked shattered. they looked wrecked and I blame Guardiola and his lack of rotating. Also after the penalty miss they looked out of ideas. Dont know how many times they passed across the pitch and then Alves or Cuenca would try get in a cross and be blocked out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Watched the extended highlighs just now. Can't see Chelsea winning it. No Terry, Ivanovic, Meireles or Ramires will make it difficult. Thought the penalty was a dive, but justice was down right away there anyway. After that, as Zamtan said, they didn't have too many great chances. To leave Torres on the half way line on his own at the end was a bit stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Final would be a cracking game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoD Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I watched that game with my mates who support Chelsea and Barca, what a game so glad i watched it instead of our game. Was a fantastic performance from Chelsea who just wanted it more. Its a massive shame that collected Yellow cards can suspend you for the final because Chelsea are now without some of their best players but it should still be an entertaining final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 For anyone that would listen, I did say they were Final "bound" Off to bookies later to collect some loot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Can someone clarify for me, up until the point that Torres scored, was it heading for extra time? or were Chelsea going through on away goals? (I'm aware how the away goals rule works, but I seem to remember some rule whereby if the game was tied at 90 minutes, then extra time was played before the way goals rule came into effect). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Fair play to Di Matteo too. He's come in and done surprisingly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Can someone clarify for me, up until the point that Torres scored, was it heading for extra time? or were Chelsea going through on away goals? (I'm aware how the away goals rule works, but I seem to remember some rule whereby if the game was tied at 90 minutes, then extra time was played before the way goals rule came into effect). Chelsea would've gone through at 90 minutes as things were. Watched the extended highlighs again this morning and feel for Meireles. He made a clumsy tackle, but made no contact until whoever it was did an Ashley Young. Harsh to miss the Final because of crap like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks There really should be an amnisty for player suspensions when the Champions League reaches the Semi final stage. Suspensions should only become part of the game where they're needed to discourage inappropriate behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Platini must be gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 25, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted April 25, 2012 Can someone clarify for me, up until the point that Torres scored, was it heading for extra time? or were Chelsea going through on away goals? (I'm aware how the away goals rule works, but I seem to remember some rule whereby if the game was tied at 90 minutes, then extra time was played before the way goals rule came into effect). They were going through. I think that 90 minute rule is only used in the Carling Cup over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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