Following the resignation of Villasha Boasha-case “Chelsea,” seem to have gone to the amendment. The team demonstrated the wonders of will, scoring four goals against “Napoli” and made the way to the quarterfinals.In addition, to win the championship and FA Cup. However, in the last two meetings there was much less cause for joy.Last Wednesday, missed the victory over the Londoners, “Man City”, and on Saturday could not beat the “Tottenham”. However, before meeting with the “Benfica” acting head coach Di Matteo was in good spirits, giving the most optimistic comments on the upcoming bout. The Italian does have every reason to hope for a positive outcome, given the statistics of the guest encounters “Chelsea” in the current Champions League. In each match on the road “blue” have been struck the gate of rivals. This fact, in the light of two match confrontation is particularly important. The key is to not miss too much in return, as it was in Naples. In the second row, a feat “Stamford Bridge” command may not be enough.
‘Benfica’ has recently led the national championship. Now the situation in the Portuguese championship has changed significantly, “Eagles” have dropped to third place in the standings. However, in light of the impending battle for the semi-finals of the Champions League this fact is not too upset fans of the club for the first time in a long time got a chance to make themselves known in Europe,again. In the last match of the championship with an outsider “Olhanense” team from Lisboa did not look too convincing.Apparently, all their thoughts were focused on the Tuesday game.
“Benfica” is a two-time european Champion Cup winner, but the semi-finals of the prestigious European tournament this Portuguese club could not get more than twenty years. “Chelsea” , in the last decade, played in the semifinals on several occasions, and once got to the finals.
Stadium: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) — Lisboa
Referee:? P. Tagliavento? (Italy)
