I don't have a problem with how Chelsea played by the way, even though I wanted Atletico to win. They probably took the right approach and executed it well. Calling it 4-3-3 is very wrong though. I suppose 4-1-4-1 with Mikel infront of the back four is probably the right formation, rather than 4-5-1 with a flat 5 that I mentioned. Also a 4-2-3-1 for Atletico with Koke on the left, Diego behind the striker and Garcia on the right.
People act as if defending isn't part of Football. Go invent a game without centre backs and goalkeepers if the only thing you like about Football is attacking. This was tactically interesting, plus the first leg is almost always the less exciting of the two.
@soul_snatcher you are ridiculous mate. Everyone here knows that you have multiply accounts, and that your are the one liking your own comments, with the dozen accounts you have gotten yourself.
either Real Madrid or Bayern will destroy this pathetic team. I never though I would hate a team like I hate this pathetic Chelsea. Boring game. 90 minutes of my life wasted in vain.
With all the notorious bus parking chelsea contributed to MOST BORING SEMI's EVER ! Congratulations Chelsea , this is exactly what killing beautiful game
Honestly havent seen a team playing extreme sedative and cowardly football with all the millions spent. Chelsea fans must be people with severe insomnia
what the hell. Chelsea supporters were celebrating the drew like if they had one a final. Just pathetic. Stationed the train in front of Schwarzer the whole game.
If I'm a top flight manager, I don't give a crap about what the "fans" want to watch. You've got a job to win games, period. Look at Moyes and the hundreds before him. It's a results business.
TEAM NEWS: @Atleti: Courtois, Godín, Filipe Luís, Juanfran, Miranda, Mario Suárez, Koke, Raúl García, Gabi, Diego, Diego Costa #UCL
TEAM NEWS: @chelseafc: Čech, Cole, David Luiz, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Ramires, Lampard, Mikel, Willian, Torres #UCL
Money isnt a issue when you have player's faith who is just 21 and possibly on course to be one of the greatest keeper of the modern era alongside Casillas & Buffon. Not even Stegan or De Gea manage the saves he does , he is not only 6'6" but he is extremely agile with steady cool under-skull. Both Atleti and Chelsea dont want to lose him but other parties cant be ignored too. Interesting plot for upcoming summer TW
@commandozap: Of course Courtois has a say in it. I just said he will stay at chelsea and not join Atletico Madrid permanently. Atletico Madrid will try their best to make him stay but He will cost a lot of money.
Courtois also has say in this mate , if he rejects chelsea extention he just has a year left on contract and every club wants him. Btw Costa isnt as vital as courtois has been to Atleticos possibly title winning season . Imo they will deal with costa absense just like they dealed with forlan , aguero , torres, Falcao etc...By the way they have signed Argentina's top young striker Correa
@commandozap: Very unlikely. Apparently Courtois is close to signing a new contract up to 2018. Chelsea will want him back since Cech is getting old. What is even worse for Atletico Madrid is that Costa might(or will) join Chelsea next season.
2003 and 2004 is again draw the second but home win the first but the odds for the first was not 1,91 - 3,35 - 5,00 when 2001 and 2002 the odds are Closer
4/4 the second game draw
Atletico doesnt give you much space to operate , just 10 mins out of 90. Difficult to break their defense , even if you do there is courtois at back. Very disciplined team in terms of gameplay.
@Shadow_mo95
Well, Chelsea have never given him a chance having loaned him for three consecutive seasons to a team for which he played 150+ matches. How does he feel? I guess OK.
I expect Atleti to win this, easily. They are back at full strength (Turan also has recovered from injury) while Hazard may miss the match for Chelsea. Atletico may not create as many chances as the 3 other teams in the semis, but they are the most lethal out of the 3. Their defense also is very difficult to break down.
bus
lol and this are top teams from spain and england lol
Glad the 2 wheels of the bus are out for 2nd leg so it wont be as boring there. GWS to the injured players , cech and terry
I don't have a problem with how Chelsea played by the way, even though I wanted Atletico to win. They probably took the right approach and executed it well. Calling it 4-3-3 is very wrong though. I suppose 4-1-4-1 with Mikel infront of the back four is probably the right formation, rather than 4-5-1 with a flat 5 that I mentioned. Also a 4-2-3-1 for Atletico with Koke on the left, Diego behind the striker and Garcia on the right.
People act as if defending isn't part of Football. Go invent a game without centre backs and goalkeepers if the only thing you like about Football is attacking. This was tactically interesting, plus the first leg is almost always the less exciting of the two.
LOL at 4-3-3. How about 4-5-1 with a flat midfield. Torres was completely isolated.
When I see this I'm sad that my team PSG didn't qualified...
I lied to my wife told her I'll be working late, so I can watch this boring game...LOL wish I could get a refund for my wasted time!
I want neither team in the final... What a horrible match without any finesse or offensiv concept !
19th football chelsea
We heard you the first time rocky ;)
@soul_snatcher you are ridiculous mate. Everyone here knows that you have multiply accounts, and that your are the one liking your own comments, with the dozen accounts you have gotten yourself.
If "entertainment" value is more important than watching a tactical masterclass performance then don't watch! #RealFootballFansWanted
Love reading the the butt hurt Chelsea haters cry. Almost as satisfying as the result itself.
either Real Madrid or Bayern will destroy this pathetic team. I never though I would hate a team like I hate this pathetic Chelsea. Boring game. 90 minutes of my life wasted in vain.
At least Atletico TRIED to do sth and score, Atletico isn't boring team because boring teams usually don't kick Barcelona out of CL..
WELL DONE CHELSEA. OTTO REHHAGEL SEND HIS REGARDS
I said it would be 0-0. What else do you expect when 2 boring teams play each other?
With all the notorious bus parking chelsea contributed to MOST BORING SEMI's EVER ! Congratulations Chelsea , this is exactly what killing beautiful game
pass accuracy=38% foul=5 Torres got 7.2 point. haha~~so stupid rating!
@FR7 You probably shouldn't pay attention to the team ratings. I guess they defended well though.
Mourinho with the innovative 9-1 approach, what a snoozefest. Doesn't even try to win. Specialist at parking.
So Willian is a left back and not a winger? lol
@Stookie yes but he still is a winger and not a defender.
BORING BORING Chelsea.
Honestly havent seen a team playing extreme sedative and cowardly football with all the millions spent. Chelsea fans must be people with severe insomnia
what the hell. Chelsea supporters were celebrating the drew like if they had one a final. Just pathetic. Stationed the train in front of Schwarzer the whole game.
Don't concede a goal - CHECK! Mission Accomplished!
What a boring team chelsea is , i dozed off inbetween
@vandermar Yeah true, ok, but you didn't see him defending ?
can someone please explain why Chelsea got more rating than Atltico??
Great tactical performances, Atletico will approach the game at the Bridge in the manner Chelsea did tonight we're in for a penalty shoot out lads
@Stookie, Willian is a winger and not a left back.
Nice result for Chelsea. Now time to finish the job at Stamford Bridge.
that looked like an MLS game
If I'm a top flight manager, I don't give a crap about what the "fans" want to watch. You've got a job to win games, period. Look at Moyes and the hundreds before him. It's a results business.
7 to Torres ? Joking ? Have a look at Willian's defensive coverage
@Skrong: really? you think crossing is boring? So Chelsea parking their bus is so fun to watch
So far Chelsea's 'B' maybe 'C' team holding there own against Atletico's best on their own stomping grounds no less! #TacticalMasterClass
min72 , CHL get more rating for better bus parking.
Come on Atletico, put a few past Schwarzer!
@iPredict lol! What?
Your ratings are pathetic Who Scored.
Some 4-5-1 by Mourinho! Whatever it takes to win, I guess.
@commandozap. hahaha. That press conference was golden.
Looks like a aeroplane from Jose
TEAM NEWS: @Atleti: Courtois, Godín, Filipe Luís, Juanfran, Miranda, Mario Suárez, Koke, Raúl García, Gabi, Diego, Diego Costa #UCL TEAM NEWS: @chelseafc: Čech, Cole, David Luiz, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Ramires, Lampard, Mikel, Willian, Torres #UCL
Money isnt a issue when you have player's faith who is just 21 and possibly on course to be one of the greatest keeper of the modern era alongside Casillas & Buffon. Not even Stegan or De Gea manage the saves he does , he is not only 6'6" but he is extremely agile with steady cool under-skull. Both Atleti and Chelsea dont want to lose him but other parties cant be ignored too. Interesting plot for upcoming summer TW
@commandozap: Of course Courtois has a say in it. I just said he will stay at chelsea and not join Atletico Madrid permanently. Atletico Madrid will try their best to make him stay but He will cost a lot of money.
Courtois also has say in this mate , if he rejects chelsea extention he just has a year left on contract and every club wants him. Btw Costa isnt as vital as courtois has been to Atleticos possibly title winning season . Imo they will deal with costa absense just like they dealed with forlan , aguero , torres, Falcao etc...By the way they have signed Argentina's top young striker Correa
@commandozap: Very unlikely. Apparently Courtois is close to signing a new contract up to 2018. Chelsea will want him back since Cech is getting old. What is even worse for Atletico Madrid is that Costa might(or will) join Chelsea next season.
Eto'o not include in team , so can't play ... it's tough game , I wish Chelsea win but my predict : Atletico Madrid 2 1 Chelsea
Fernando Torres became @Atleti's youngest captain at 19 , thats some achievement
What are the chances of courtois staying at Atleti people?
Make La Liga proud Atleti.
x2 mhn eiste malakes
3-0
2-1 Atletico.
Atletico win.
Atlético de Madrid wins 2-0
2-0 for AM
Preview please..
Real Madrid win was at 1,74 at 2001 but lose from Bayern today Atletico odds are 1,8- 1,9
2001 Semi-finals - 1st leg 1 X 2 Leeds - Valencia 0:0 2.10 3.15 3.65 02.05.2001 Real Madrid - Bayern Munich 0:1 1.74 3.40 3.90 01.05.2001
I bet chelsea! More valuable players, better manager and good odds. Maybe 0,1-2
in 10- 12 years who will remember that the odds today is 1,91 -3,35 - 5.00 only the ones that keep them.
he knows how to do the job
@elvetos : so, Mou will smile tonight?
2003 and 2004 is again draw the second but home win the first but the odds for the first was not 1,91 - 3,35 - 5,00 when 2001 and 2002 the odds are Closer 4/4 the second game draw
2001 -2002 semifinals 23/4/02 Barca - Real 0-2 and ManU - Leverkouzen 2-2 again away win the first game and draw the second
2000 - 2001 1/5/01 Semi Real - Bayern 0-1 and 2/5/01 Leeds - Valenthia 0-0 away win today and draw tomorrow
Whoscored's off-day.
Atletico doesnt give you much space to operate , just 10 mins out of 90. Difficult to break their defense , even if you do there is courtois at back. Very disciplined team in terms of gameplay.
Burgos loves Jose , he wanted to rip off Jose's head to show his unbound love.
where's the preview?
theres no preview?
Atleti all the way. I hope Burgos finds Jose before the match and has a nice little chat with him.
If Costa and Turan are on target , they can rout chelsea
Oh yes CL is back !
I wish Chelsea win <3
3:0
0-0
@Shadow_mo95 Well, Chelsea have never given him a chance having loaned him for three consecutive seasons to a team for which he played 150+ matches. How does he feel? I guess OK.
i wonder how Thibaut Courtois is feeling if he plays against his parent club Chelsea.
I expect Atleti to win this, easily. They are back at full strength (Turan also has recovered from injury) while Hazard may miss the match for Chelsea. Atletico may not create as many chances as the 3 other teams in the semis, but they are the most lethal out of the 3. Their defense also is very difficult to break down.