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Pardew hoping Bayern Munich beat Chelsea (Apr 27, 2012 09:17 GMT)
Alan Pardew says Newcastle will be rooting for Bayern Munich during next month's Champions League final.
UEFA rejects Champions League final bans plea (Apr 26, 2012 15:31 GMT)
UEFA will not change its rules to allow the six suspended Chelsea and Bayern Munich players to play in the Champions League final despite appeals for clemency from international players' union FIFPro.
Terry allowed to lift Champions League (Apr 26, 2012 14:52 GMT)
UEFA has confirmed that Chelsea captain John Terry will be able to lift the Champions League trophy and collect his medal should the Blues beat Bayern Munich.
FIFPro urges UEFA to repeal suspensions (Apr 26, 2012 12:34 GMT)
FIFPro, the international players' union, has called on UEFA to show leniency to the Chelsea and Bayern Munich players ruled out of the Champions League final due to cumulative yellow cards.
Fenerbahce drop CAS case against UEFA (Apr 26, 2012 11:19 GMT)
Fenerbahce have announced they have dropped their case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against UEFA and the Turkish Football Federation following their expulsion from this season's Champions League.
Lamps: Let JT lift trophy if Chelsea win UCL (Apr 26, 2012 07:20 GMT)
Frank Lampard wants John Terry to have the chance to lift the Champions League trophy if Chelsea can overcome Bayern Munich in the final.
Heynckes celebrates 'magical night' for Bayern (Apr 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes saluted his side's resilience on Wednesday night, after the Bavarians overcame Real Madrid on penalties to book a place in the Champions League final.
Lampard: We must win final to qualify again (Apr 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard believes it is unlikely that Chelsea will qualify for next season's Champions League if they do not win the final of this year's competition in Munich next month.
Drogba out to make the most of second chance (Apr 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba believes Chelsea can win the Champions League and help him put the demons of 2008 to rest.
Mourinho: Ronaldo had to fail someday (Apr 25, 2012 22:51 GMT)
Following Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich, Jose Mourinho was not willing to blame Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo for his penalty shootout miss.
Casillas bemoans shootout 'lottery' (Apr 25, 2012 22:25 GMT)
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas admitted he was devastated by the manner of his side's Champions League exit to Bayern Munich, with Los Blancos crashing out on penalties despite the goalkeeper saving two spot-kciks.
Chelsea's Mikel calls on UEFA to overturn bans (Apr 25, 2012 13:20 GMT)
John Obi Mikel believes UEFA should allow Chelsea's four suspended players to take part in May's Champions League final.
Barca's Gerard Pique discharged from hospital (Apr 25, 2012 09:41 GMT)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique was released from hospital on Wednesday morning following a heavy collision with team-mate Victor Valdes during the Champions League semi-final defeat to Chelsea.
RDM: Super-human displays are in our DNA (Apr 25, 2012 08:26 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo suggested remarkable performances are in his players' DNA after the Blues defeated Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Chelsea's Torres: The best side doesn't always win (Apr 25, 2012 07:08 GMT)
Chelsea's Champions League hero Fernando Torres has admitted that the best side did not progress to the final.
Guardiola to make decision on future (Apr 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has revealed he plans to make a decision on his Barcelona future in the coming days.
Fabregas bemoans 'unjust' defeat (Apr 24, 2012 22:05 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas decried Barcelona's shock Champions League semi-final defeat to Chelsea as "unjust" and insisted his team must now swicth their focus to the Copa Del Rey.
Barcelona defender Pique taken to hospital (Apr 24, 2012 22:05 GMT)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique was taken to hospital after colliding with goalkeeper Victor Valdes during the Champions League semi-final exit to Chelsea.
John Terry: I'm not that sort of player (Apr 24, 2012 21:22 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry admitted his red card at Barcelona did not look good but insists he is "not that type of player".
Bidwell: Bayern dreaming of Real scalp (Apr 24, 2012 17:25 GMT)
Nick Bidwell previews the neatly poised second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Heynckes: Madrid clash will be 'spectacular' (Apr 24, 2012 16:38 GMT)
Jupp Heynckes is expecting Bayern Munich's second leg semi-final with Spanish champions elect Real Madrid to be a European spectacular.
Mourinho: I plan to stay at Real Madrid (Apr 24, 2012 15:20 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has moved to quash rumours of a move back to the Premier League by insisting he plans to stay at the club next season.
Ronaldo wary of Bayern firepower (Apr 24, 2012 10:15 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has pinpointed Bayern Munich's frontline as their most potent weapon ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final second leg at the Bernabeu.
Chelsea's Di Matteo wary of suspension tightrope (Apr 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has urged five of his players walking a suspension tightrope not to worry about the possibility of receiving bookings against Barcelona that would rule them out of the Champions League final.
Guardiola hits out at Barcelona critics (Apr 23, 2012 20:18 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has hit back at the critics of his Barcelona side ahead of a potentially season-defining Champions League semi-final second leg with Chelsea.
Drogba fitness test on Tuesday (Apr 23, 2012 19:08 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo will wait until Tuesday morning before deciding whether striker Didier Drogba will start against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Torres: Qualifying for UCL is vital (Apr 23, 2012 18:41 GMT)
Fernando Torres says it would be a "catastrophe" if Chelsea failed to qualify for next season's Champions League.
CAS to hear Fenerbahce case against UEFA (Apr 23, 2012 17:51 GMT)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Fenerbahce's claim against UEFA and the Turkish Football Federation for the €45 million they say they are owed following their exclusion from the Champions League on June 18.
Pique dismisses talk of rift with Guardiola (Apr 23, 2012 16:50 GMT)
Gerard Pique insists there are no problems with Pep Guardiola and that he will accept his decision if left out of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg with Chelsea.
Bayern Munich ready for Real 'hell' at Bernabeu (Apr 23, 2012 14:35 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says he is "expecting hell" when his side travel to Real Madrid for their Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday.
Guardiola: Chelsea game holds key to season (Apr 22, 2012 11:52 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola believes Tuesday night's Champions League semi-final against Chelsea will define their season after losing El Clasico, and probably their La Liga crown, to Real Madrid.
Ribery and Robben in reported bust-up (Apr 20, 2012 07:25 GMT)
Bayern Munich have remained tight-lipped over a reported fight between Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben.
Hoddle: Beating Barca is like flooring Ali (Apr 19, 2012 09:57 GMT)
Glenn Hoddle likens Chelsea's chances of beating Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final to Joe Frazier knocking out Muhammad Ali in his prime.
Iniesta bemoans Barca's 'unjust' defeat (Apr 19, 2012 07:48 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta labelled his side's Champions League defeat to Chelsea "unjust" but admitted the Catalans were the architects of their own downfall because of a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal.
Rewind to 2005: Barca's blue touch paper (Apr 19, 2012 07:45 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 2005 when Chelsea and Barcelona's rivalry began with Anders Frisk at its centre.
Terry: Drogba scared Barca (Apr 19, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea skipper John Terry heaped praise on goalscorer Didier Drogba after the Ivorian snatched the matchwinner against Barcelona to claim a memorable 1-0 win in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg.
Palmer: Chelsea find the blueprint (Apr 18, 2012 22:26 GMT)
Kevin Palmer was at Stamford Bridge as a fearless Chelsea side denied Barcelona.
Drogba feels Chelsea have learnt lessons (Apr 18, 2012 20:49 GMT)
Didier Drogba said he believes Chelsea have learnt lessons from their Champions League exit in 2009 after securing a superb 1-0 win over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.
Hoddle: Pragmatic Blues can beat Barca (Apr 18, 2012 08:01 GMT)
Former Chelsea boss Glenn Hoddle believes the Blues are the English team best equipped to beat Barcelona and has backed them to pull off a shock victory over the Catalans in their Champions League semi-final tie.
Ovrebo: My errors cost Chelsea in 2009 semi (Apr 18, 2012 07:14 GMT)
Tom Henning Ovrebo, the referee of the controversial Champions League semi-final between Chelsea and Barcelona in 2009, has admitted that he made mistakes in the game that denied the Premier League side a place in the final.
Fabregas delivers taunt to 'long-ball' Chelsea (Apr 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has delivered a backhanded compliment to new Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo ahead of the Blues' Champions League clash with Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho: We'll be back in Munich for the final (Apr 17, 2012 22:04 GMT)
Jose Mourinho is confident Real Madrid will be back in Munich for the Champions League final in May after his side were beaten 2-1 by Bayern in their semi-final first leg.s League defeat of the season.
Jupp Heynckes not bitter over Real exit (Apr 17, 2012 20:30 GMT)
Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes tells Nick Bidwell that he is not out for revenge against Real Madrid.
Guardiola dismisses Chelsea link as 'fantasy' (Apr 17, 2012 18:34 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has rejected claims he is weighing up a summer move to Chelsea.
Luiz out of semi-final against Barcelona (Apr 17, 2012 16:35 GMT)
Chelsea suffered a blow on Tuesday night as Roberto Di Matteo confirmed defender David Luiz would miss both legs of the Champions League semi-final with Barcelona due to the hamstring injury which forced him off in Sunday's FA Cup thrashing of Totte
Bayern need "perfect game" (Apr 17, 2012 10:01 GMT)
Arjen Robben believes Bayern Munich will have to play "the perfect game" to overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night.
Chelsea's unfinished business with Barca (Apr 17, 2012 07:36 GMT)
Miguel Delaney on the Chelsea/Barcelona rivalry and the Blues' hopes of keeping pace.
Alves: Chelsea 'lack courage' (Apr 17, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves has turned up the heat ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final with Chelsea, claiming the Premier League side play with fear and lack courage.
Mourinho: Bayern record meaningless (Apr 16, 2012 22:02 GMT)
Jose Mourinho insists Real Madrid's previous meetings with Bayern Munich will have no bearing on the sides' upcoming Champions League semi-final tie.
Chelsea facing defensive headache (Apr 16, 2012 08:13 GMT)
Chelsea interim boss Roberto Di Matteo faces a defensive headache ahead of the Barcelona clash after David Luiz picked up an injury - although John Terry is expected to play in the Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Chelsea can beat Barcelona, insists Lampard (Apr 16, 2012 07:33 GMT)
Frank Lampard is determined to go into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final tie with Barcelona in positive mood following Chelsea's 5-1 FA Cup win over Spurs.
Barca's El Clasico boon ahead of Chelsea tie (Apr 9, 2012 12:48 GMT)
Barcelona's El Clasico with Real Madrid at the Nou Camp has been brought forward to April 21, giving the Blaugrana more time to prepare for their Champions League semi-final with Chelsea.
Ronaldo focused on trophies (Apr 7, 2012 06:59 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo tells Kevin Palmer he's not obsessed with Messi and that his focus is trophies.
Pep Guardiola plays down Jose Mourinho claim (Apr 6, 2012 14:57 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has played down claims by Real Madrid counterpart Jose Mourinho that the Catalan club are "super-favourites" to beat Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals.
Salomon Kalou eyeing Barca's 'weaknesses' (Apr 5, 2012 12:15 GMT)
Salomon Kalou is bullish about Chelsea's chances against Barcelona in the Champions League, insisting the Primera Liga holders have "weaknesses".
Terry suffering with rib injury (Apr 5, 2012 09:21 GMT)
John Terry has dealt Chelsea a major injury scare after revealing he has cracked two ribs and is struggling to breathe during games.
Rewind to 1962: Eagles fly to London (Apr 5, 2012 07:17 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1962 when Benfica travelled to face English opposition in the European Cup for the first time.
Benfica president to protest after UCL exit (Apr 5, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Benfica president Luis Felipe Vieira has described his team's Champions League exit to Chelsea as "an outrage" and vowed to protest to the Portuguese Football Federation.
Mourinho: Chelsea won't make UCL final (Apr 4, 2012 22:28 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has dismissed the chances of facing former side Chelsea in the Champions League final after Real Madrid thrashed APOEL to set up a final four clash with Bayern Munich.
Nervous Chelsea edge through (Apr 4, 2012 22:04 GMT)
Kevin Palmer doubts Roberto di Matteo will land the Chelsea job despite the win over Benfica.
Relief for Lampard as Chelsea hold off Benfica (Apr 4, 2012 21:30 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admitted he was relieved to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League after a nervy performance against 10-man Benfica.
UCL: Chelsea, Real into semi-finals (Apr 4, 2012 21:07 GMT)
Chelsea beat Benfica to book a Champions League semi-final with Barcelona, while Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in the last four after having little trouble dispatching Cyrpiot minnows APOEL Nicosia at the Bernabeu.
Benfica's Cardozo wants 'crazy' Chelsea clash (Apr 4, 2012 12:43 GMT)
Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo believes a "crazy" game at Stamford Bridge would work in his side's favour as they look to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League at Chelsea's expense.
Guardiola praises 'awesome' Barca (Apr 4, 2012 09:38 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has hailed his Barcelona players as "awesome" after they booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals for the fifth consecutive season.
Ramires: Di Matteo has restored Chelsea's belief (Apr 4, 2012 08:58 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Ramires credits Roberto Di Matteo's motivational skills for salvaging the club's season following the departure of Andre Villas-Boas.
Ibrahimovic hits out at Barca favouritism (Apr 3, 2012 21:57 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has criticised former club Barcelona after they knocked AC Milan out of the Champions League.
Allegri: Referee 'gifted' Barcelona penalty (Apr 3, 2012 21:26 GMT)
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said penalties killed his side at the Camp Nou, claiming Barcelona were gifted one by his side and one by the referee.
Tie is not over, Jesus tells 'lucky' Chelsea (Apr 3, 2012 21:11 GMT)
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus believes Chelsea are lucky to be ahead in their Champions League tie and is confident his side will eliminate the Blues on Wednesday.
UCL: Barca and Bayern book place in semis (Apr 3, 2012 20:38 GMT)
Holders Barcelona secured their place in the final four of the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over AC Milan at Camp Nou.
Pep: We need a ladder to stop Ibrahimovic (Apr 3, 2012 08:47 GMT)
Pep Guardiola is wary of the attacking threat of Zlatan Ibrahimovic when Barcelona play out their Champions League quarter-final second leg at Camp Nou on Tuesday night.
Brassell: Stick or twist? (Apr 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Andy Brassell believes Benfica will deliver a spectacle when they travel to Chelsea.
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Pardew hoping Bayern Munich beat Chelsea (Apr 27, 2012 09:17 GMT)
Alan Pardew says Newcastle will be rooting for Bayern Munich during next month's Champions League final.
UEFA rejects Champions League final bans plea (Apr 26, 2012 15:31 GMT)
UEFA will not change its rules to allow the six suspended Chelsea and Bayern Munich players to play in the Champions League final despite appeals for clemency from international players' union FIFPro.
Terry allowed to lift Champions League (Apr 26, 2012 14:52 GMT)
UEFA has confirmed that Chelsea captain John Terry will be able to lift the Champions League trophy and collect his medal should the Blues beat Bayern Munich.
FIFPro urges UEFA to repeal suspensions (Apr 26, 2012 12:34 GMT)
FIFPro, the international players' union, has called on UEFA to show leniency to the Chelsea and Bayern Munich players ruled out of the Champions League final due to cumulative yellow cards.
Fenerbahce drop CAS case against UEFA (Apr 26, 2012 11:19 GMT)
Fenerbahce have announced they have dropped their case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against UEFA and the Turkish Football Federation following their expulsion from this season's Champions League.
Lamps: Let JT lift trophy if Chelsea win UCL (Apr 26, 2012 07:20 GMT)
Frank Lampard wants John Terry to have the chance to lift the Champions League trophy if Chelsea can overcome Bayern Munich in the final.
Heynckes celebrates 'magical night' for Bayern (Apr 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes saluted his side's resilience on Wednesday night, after the Bavarians overcame Real Madrid on penalties to book a place in the Champions League final.
Lampard: We must win final to qualify again (Apr 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard believes it is unlikely that Chelsea will qualify for next season's Champions League if they do not win the final of this year's competition in Munich next month.
Drogba out to make the most of second chance (Apr 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba believes Chelsea can win the Champions League and help him put the demons of 2008 to rest.
Mourinho: Ronaldo had to fail someday (Apr 25, 2012 22:51 GMT)
Following Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich, Jose Mourinho was not willing to blame Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo for his penalty shootout miss.
Casillas bemoans shootout 'lottery' (Apr 25, 2012 22:25 GMT)
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas admitted he was devastated by the manner of his side's Champions League exit to Bayern Munich, with Los Blancos crashing out on penalties despite the goalkeeper saving two spot-kciks.
Chelsea's Mikel calls on UEFA to overturn bans (Apr 25, 2012 13:20 GMT)
John Obi Mikel believes UEFA should allow Chelsea's four suspended players to take part in May's Champions League final.
Barca's Gerard Pique discharged from hospital (Apr 25, 2012 09:41 GMT)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique was released from hospital on Wednesday morning following a heavy collision with team-mate Victor Valdes during the Champions League semi-final defeat to Chelsea.
RDM: Super-human displays are in our DNA (Apr 25, 2012 08:26 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo suggested remarkable performances are in his players' DNA after the Blues defeated Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Chelsea's Torres: The best side doesn't always win (Apr 25, 2012 07:08 GMT)
Chelsea's Champions League hero Fernando Torres has admitted that the best side did not progress to the final.
Guardiola to make decision on future (Apr 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has revealed he plans to make a decision on his Barcelona future in the coming days.
Fabregas bemoans 'unjust' defeat (Apr 24, 2012 22:05 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas decried Barcelona's shock Champions League semi-final defeat to Chelsea as "unjust" and insisted his team must now swicth their focus to the Copa Del Rey.
Barcelona defender Pique taken to hospital (Apr 24, 2012 22:05 GMT)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique was taken to hospital after colliding with goalkeeper Victor Valdes during the Champions League semi-final exit to Chelsea.
John Terry: I'm not that sort of player (Apr 24, 2012 21:22 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry admitted his red card at Barcelona did not look good but insists he is "not that type of player".
Bidwell: Bayern dreaming of Real scalp (Apr 24, 2012 17:25 GMT)
Nick Bidwell previews the neatly poised second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Heynckes: Madrid clash will be 'spectacular' (Apr 24, 2012 16:38 GMT)
Jupp Heynckes is expecting Bayern Munich's second leg semi-final with Spanish champions elect Real Madrid to be a European spectacular.
Mourinho: I plan to stay at Real Madrid (Apr 24, 2012 15:20 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has moved to quash rumours of a move back to the Premier League by insisting he plans to stay at the club next season.
Ronaldo wary of Bayern firepower (Apr 24, 2012 10:15 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has pinpointed Bayern Munich's frontline as their most potent weapon ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final second leg at the Bernabeu.
Chelsea's Di Matteo wary of suspension tightrope (Apr 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has urged five of his players walking a suspension tightrope not to worry about the possibility of receiving bookings against Barcelona that would rule them out of the Champions League final.
Guardiola hits out at Barcelona critics (Apr 23, 2012 20:18 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has hit back at the critics of his Barcelona side ahead of a potentially season-defining Champions League semi-final second leg with Chelsea.
Drogba fitness test on Tuesday (Apr 23, 2012 19:08 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo will wait until Tuesday morning before deciding whether striker Didier Drogba will start against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Torres: Qualifying for UCL is vital (Apr 23, 2012 18:41 GMT)
Fernando Torres says it would be a "catastrophe" if Chelsea failed to qualify for next season's Champions League.
CAS to hear Fenerbahce case against UEFA (Apr 23, 2012 17:51 GMT)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Fenerbahce's claim against UEFA and the Turkish Football Federation for the €45 million they say they are owed following their exclusion from the Champions League on June 18.
Pique dismisses talk of rift with Guardiola (Apr 23, 2012 16:50 GMT)
Gerard Pique insists there are no problems with Pep Guardiola and that he will accept his decision if left out of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg with Chelsea.
Bayern Munich ready for Real 'hell' at Bernabeu (Apr 23, 2012 14:35 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says he is "expecting hell" when his side travel to Real Madrid for their Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday.
Guardiola: Chelsea game holds key to season (Apr 22, 2012 11:52 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola believes Tuesday night's Champions League semi-final against Chelsea will define their season after losing El Clasico, and probably their La Liga crown, to Real Madrid.
Ribery and Robben in reported bust-up (Apr 20, 2012 07:25 GMT)
Bayern Munich have remained tight-lipped over a reported fight between Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben.
Hoddle: Beating Barca is like flooring Ali (Apr 19, 2012 09:57 GMT)
Glenn Hoddle likens Chelsea's chances of beating Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final to Joe Frazier knocking out Muhammad Ali in his prime.
Iniesta bemoans Barca's 'unjust' defeat (Apr 19, 2012 07:48 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta labelled his side's Champions League defeat to Chelsea "unjust" but admitted the Catalans were the architects of their own downfall because of a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal.
Rewind to 2005: Barca's blue touch paper (Apr 19, 2012 07:45 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 2005 when Chelsea and Barcelona's rivalry began with Anders Frisk at its centre.
Terry: Drogba scared Barca (Apr 19, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea skipper John Terry heaped praise on goalscorer Didier Drogba after the Ivorian snatched the matchwinner against Barcelona to claim a memorable 1-0 win in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg.
Palmer: Chelsea find the blueprint (Apr 18, 2012 22:26 GMT)
Kevin Palmer was at Stamford Bridge as a fearless Chelsea side denied Barcelona.
Drogba feels Chelsea have learnt lessons (Apr 18, 2012 20:49 GMT)
Didier Drogba said he believes Chelsea have learnt lessons from their Champions League exit in 2009 after securing a superb 1-0 win over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.
Hoddle: Pragmatic Blues can beat Barca (Apr 18, 2012 08:01 GMT)
Former Chelsea boss Glenn Hoddle believes the Blues are the English team best equipped to beat Barcelona and has backed them to pull off a shock victory over the Catalans in their Champions League semi-final tie.
Ovrebo: My errors cost Chelsea in 2009 semi (Apr 18, 2012 07:14 GMT)
Tom Henning Ovrebo, the referee of the controversial Champions League semi-final between Chelsea and Barcelona in 2009, has admitted that he made mistakes in the game that denied the Premier League side a place in the final.
Fabregas delivers taunt to 'long-ball' Chelsea (Apr 18, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has delivered a backhanded compliment to new Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo ahead of the Blues' Champions League clash with Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho: We'll be back in Munich for the final (Apr 17, 2012 22:04 GMT)
Jose Mourinho is confident Real Madrid will be back in Munich for the Champions League final in May after his side were beaten 2-1 by Bayern in their semi-final first leg.s League defeat of the season.
Jupp Heynckes not bitter over Real exit (Apr 17, 2012 20:30 GMT)
Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes tells Nick Bidwell that he is not out for revenge against Real Madrid.
Guardiola dismisses Chelsea link as 'fantasy' (Apr 17, 2012 18:34 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has rejected claims he is weighing up a summer move to Chelsea.
Luiz out of semi-final against Barcelona (Apr 17, 2012 16:35 GMT)
Chelsea suffered a blow on Tuesday night as Roberto Di Matteo confirmed defender David Luiz would miss both legs of the Champions League semi-final with Barcelona due to the hamstring injury which forced him off in Sunday's FA Cup thrashing of Totte
Bayern need "perfect game" (Apr 17, 2012 10:01 GMT)
Arjen Robben believes Bayern Munich will have to play "the perfect game" to overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night.
Chelsea's unfinished business with Barca (Apr 17, 2012 07:36 GMT)
Miguel Delaney on the Chelsea/Barcelona rivalry and the Blues' hopes of keeping pace.
Alves: Chelsea 'lack courage' (Apr 17, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves has turned up the heat ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final with Chelsea, claiming the Premier League side play with fear and lack courage.
Mourinho: Bayern record meaningless (Apr 16, 2012 22:02 GMT)
Jose Mourinho insists Real Madrid's previous meetings with Bayern Munich will have no bearing on the sides' upcoming Champions League semi-final tie.
Chelsea facing defensive headache (Apr 16, 2012 08:13 GMT)
Chelsea interim boss Roberto Di Matteo faces a defensive headache ahead of the Barcelona clash after David Luiz picked up an injury - although John Terry is expected to play in the Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Chelsea can beat Barcelona, insists Lampard (Apr 16, 2012 07:33 GMT)
Frank Lampard is determined to go into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final tie with Barcelona in positive mood following Chelsea's 5-1 FA Cup win over Spurs.
Barca's El Clasico boon ahead of Chelsea tie (Apr 9, 2012 12:48 GMT)
Barcelona's El Clasico with Real Madrid at the Nou Camp has been brought forward to April 21, giving the Blaugrana more time to prepare for their Champions League semi-final with Chelsea.
Ronaldo focused on trophies (Apr 7, 2012 06:59 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo tells Kevin Palmer he's not obsessed with Messi and that his focus is trophies.
Pep Guardiola plays down Jose Mourinho claim (Apr 6, 2012 14:57 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has played down claims by Real Madrid counterpart Jose Mourinho that the Catalan club are "super-favourites" to beat Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals.
Salomon Kalou eyeing Barca's 'weaknesses' (Apr 5, 2012 12:15 GMT)
Salomon Kalou is bullish about Chelsea's chances against Barcelona in the Champions League, insisting the Primera Liga holders have "weaknesses".
Terry suffering with rib injury (Apr 5, 2012 09:21 GMT)
John Terry has dealt Chelsea a major injury scare after revealing he has cracked two ribs and is struggling to breathe during games.
Rewind to 1962: Eagles fly to London (Apr 5, 2012 07:17 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1962 when Benfica travelled to face English opposition in the European Cup for the first time.
Benfica president to protest after UCL exit (Apr 5, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Benfica president Luis Felipe Vieira has described his team's Champions League exit to Chelsea as "an outrage" and vowed to protest to the Portuguese Football Federation.
Mourinho: Chelsea won't make UCL final (Apr 4, 2012 22:28 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has dismissed the chances of facing former side Chelsea in the Champions League final after Real Madrid thrashed APOEL to set up a final four clash with Bayern Munich.
Nervous Chelsea edge through (Apr 4, 2012 22:04 GMT)
Kevin Palmer doubts Roberto di Matteo will land the Chelsea job despite the win over Benfica.
Relief for Lampard as Chelsea hold off Benfica (Apr 4, 2012 21:30 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admitted he was relieved to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League after a nervy performance against 10-man Benfica.
UCL: Chelsea, Real into semi-finals (Apr 4, 2012 21:07 GMT)
Chelsea beat Benfica to book a Champions League semi-final with Barcelona, while Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in the last four after having little trouble dispatching Cyrpiot minnows APOEL Nicosia at the Bernabeu.
Benfica's Cardozo wants 'crazy' Chelsea clash (Apr 4, 2012 12:43 GMT)
Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo believes a "crazy" game at Stamford Bridge would work in his side's favour as they look to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League at Chelsea's expense.
Guardiola praises 'awesome' Barca (Apr 4, 2012 09:38 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has hailed his Barcelona players as "awesome" after they booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals for the fifth consecutive season.
Ramires: Di Matteo has restored Chelsea's belief (Apr 4, 2012 08:58 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Ramires credits Roberto Di Matteo's motivational skills for salvaging the club's season following the departure of Andre Villas-Boas.
Ibrahimovic hits out at Barca favouritism (Apr 3, 2012 21:57 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has criticised former club Barcelona after they knocked AC Milan out of the Champions League.
Allegri: Referee 'gifted' Barcelona penalty (Apr 3, 2012 21:26 GMT)
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said penalties killed his side at the Camp Nou, claiming Barcelona were gifted one by his side and one by the referee.
Tie is not over, Jesus tells 'lucky' Chelsea (Apr 3, 2012 21:11 GMT)
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus believes Chelsea are lucky to be ahead in their Champions League tie and is confident his side will eliminate the Blues on Wednesday.
UCL: Barca and Bayern book place in semis (Apr 3, 2012 20:38 GMT)
Holders Barcelona secured their place in the final four of the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over AC Milan at Camp Nou.
Pep: We need a ladder to stop Ibrahimovic (Apr 3, 2012 08:47 GMT)
Pep Guardiola is wary of the attacking threat of Zlatan Ibrahimovic when Barcelona play out their Champions League quarter-final second leg at Camp Nou on Tuesday night.
Brassell: Stick or twist? (Apr 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Andy Brassell believes Benfica will deliver a spectacle when they travel to Chelsea.
