Predicted Chelsea vs Barcelona Champions League Semifinal Leg 1 (19 April 2012)
Prediction and Betting Exchanges Chelsea vs Barcelona match, the First Leg (1) Champions League Semifinal, Thursday, April 19, 2012. The smell of revenge colors the first leg between Chelsea vs Barcelona this time. At that time, many thought that the failure of Barca beat Chelsea because of the mistakes committed by the tennis court.
Three years have passed, now the situation is like the earth and sky. The Blues may have won the last fight against Tottenham Hotspur (FA Cup) with a landslide score of 5-1. Meanwhile, Barca were made trouble conquering host Levante 1-2 in Spanish League. However, from a technical point on the pitch, Barca were superior.
Josep Guardiola's squad in the blood is still fresh. Even this season, names like Isaac Cuenca, Thiago Alcantara, or Christian Tello could fill a 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 are applied Pep.
Despite using similar formations, different circumstances Roberto Di Matteo sheltering troops. The former Blues era of the 1990s are still relying on the players who led Chelsea to win the Premier League seven years ago.
Chelsea are also often display a game that 'less clear'. On several occasions, they are as easy to lose momentum and random play. In contrast, Barcelona, ​​despite recent problems with the final settlement, over the ball neatly in the stream from foot to foot.
However, Roberto di Matteo has the luck factor. In 12 games since his status as a caretaker, the Blues won nine times: three in the Champions League, third in the Premier League, FA Cup and 3. Factors such as these could play a role of the key parties such as the semi-finals.
If you see a comparison of the power of the two sides, a draw is the most realistic achievable. Unless, Barcelona get rid of some players to secure the pillar-like El Clasico match that had been done by Josep Guardiola.
The meeting record at Stamford Bridge05/04/2000 Chelsea vs Barcelona 3-1
08/03/2005 Chelsea vs Barcelona 4-2
22/02/2006 Chelsea vs Barcelona 1-2
18/10/2006 Chelsea vs Barcelona 1-0
06/05/2009 Chelsea vs Barcelona 1-1
Predicted Chelsea vs Barcelona line-ups, leg 1:
Chelsea (4-3-3): 1-Petr Cech; 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 24-Gary Cahill, 26-JohnTerry, 3-Ashley Cole; 16-Raul Meireles, 8-Frank Lampard 7-Ramires; 10-Mata, 23-Daniel Sturridge, 9-Fernando Torres.
Barcelona (4-3-3): 1-Victor Valdes; 2-Dani Alves, 14-Javier Mascherano, 5-Carles Puyol, 21-Adriano; 20-Thiago Alcantara, 16-Sergio Busquets, 8-Andres Iniesta; 10 - Lionel Messi, 17-Pedro Rodriguez, 9-Alexis Sanchez
Stock Trauhan: Chelsea 3/4: 0 Barcelona
Percentage of victory: Chelsea 48: 52 Barcelona
Predoksi final score: Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona