Barca were held to a goalless draw by Chelski at Nou Camp.
Barca may be playing extra-terrestrial football at the moment but Chelski brought them down to earth with a resolute defensive display.
To say that the Pensioners packed the bus in front of the goal is an understatement. They brought the train as well and for once, the impressive trio of Messi, E’to and Henry, were left frustrated. On the rare occasions the Chelski defence was breached, Cech produced some crucial saves to deny the home side.
Even with Chelski playing with ten men behind the ball, Barca could have been more inventive. Watching them last night you might be given for thinking they were trying to pass their way to goal, such was their reluctance to send in crosses or take shots. At one point, Barca had over 200 passes to Chelski’s 70.
In football, dominance does not mean anything. With Essien and Ballack mopping up in midfield, Barca were passing their way to no man’s land. They could even have fallen behind, but for Valdes’ intervention.
So all to play for at Stamford Bridge. 0:0 the score, a result that leaves many punters tearing their hair and betting slips.
Unlucky - and bald – punters may try their luck again when the ManUre take on the Arse tonight. My advice is: leave this one alone.
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