It seems everyone has written us off kabisa... time will tell.

Personally I haven't. People who have not been watching Bundesliga (or at least the highlights) thought Bayern would be overrun at the Arena yesterday. Maybe the away goal will help Real in the long run but they were outplayed for most of the game.

What is certain beyond doubt is that Barca will have 60%+ possession. Question is what will Chelsea allow them to do with it...

@Ric, Enjoy.....,

Interesting stats, Messi has actually never scored against Chelsea!

First shot on target, and they score.

@ Ric, what a night!! and Messi has still not scored against Chelski!!!!!!!!!!

Kudos pensioners and king DD and thanks so much A.Cole for the save and that's why you're the best LB in the world.

I thought Barca would get an equalizer but the woodwork came to the aid of Chelsea a second time. Cesc and Sanchez were wasteful on the night, and Pedro capped the Catalans'night with that awful miss once the woodwork was rattled at the death. For me the best player on the field was Cahill, 3 or 4 times he made last gasp tackles timed to perfection to deny Messi and Iniesta. While Drogba's goal (and only shot on goal) was well taken, Ramirez's cross was even better, he was already falling but was still able to find Drogba with the cut back beyond Mascherano - how Barca missed Pique and Abidal in this game.

Chelsea will have to have another perfect performance at Camp Nou. If they get a goal on the break, they can park the bus again and ride their luck to the finals. It'll be a tough ask though, especially if they concede early. Thankfully no one will miss the second leg through suspension

And now on to the match of the season as always - El Clasico. Two wounded lions meet. The white lion will be happy to take a draw