Paris Saint-Germain 3 - 1 Chelsea

The Franchise wrote:Yall still believe in the magic of coaches

Doesnt matter about what Mou did with other teams, it has zero baring on what will happen next.

Past results have zero bearing on future ones I agree.

However past results isn't why Jose is a good coach. How he prepares his team is why I think Chelsea have a bigger advantage than PSG atm.

Sure but the logic of him never losing in the quarters means he cant lose now is total poppycock.

Actually, if PSG manage to get a win in Paris, Chelsea are at a big disadvantage.  Mou is at his best when he sits back and counters... if he's forced to play aggressive and expose his defensive shape, his teams become vulnerable.  So IMO, a lot gets played in the first leg.

Don't compare this to any of his teams against Barca because Barca play their style no matter what... there is no adjusting.  PSG are different.  They can play possession or counter attack perfectly fine.

This is only the second time this season that Chelsea play a team that is more talented than theirs... the other was City.  PSG is even more talented than City though and they are much more balanced.

At this point of the competition, if you go into a game hoping to draw, you will get battered.

Mr Nick09 wrote:At this point of the competition, if you go into a game hoping to draw, you will get battered.

Exactly. But it helps if you can play multiple styles as opposed to being restrained with just one. You can't get pigeon-holed.

This is the first big game for PSG (if i am not wrong). and they will choke up badly. they will prove it again spending money is not enough to buy CL in one season.
Its all big teams in semis this year written everywhere.....
Bayern Barca R.Madrid Chelsea  

The easiest draw we could have gotten. Their style of play suits us to a T.

Hazard will destroy PSG like he did at Lille.

neuro11 wrote:This is the first big game for PSG (if i am not wrong). and they will choke up badly. they will prove it again spending money is not enough to buy CL in one season.
Its all big teams in semis this year written everywhere.....
Bayern Barca R.Madrid Chelsea  

 Remember the 2 draws against Barca in last year's quarterfinals and Messi saved you from getting knocked out with a late assist in Leg 2 to tie the game?  Ok.  Thought not.  That was without Cavani too.

Who have PSG played this year though? Effectively speaking this is their first real test in Europe this season.

sportsczy wrote:

Mr Nick09 wrote:At this point of the competition, if you go into a game hoping to draw, you will get battered.

 Exactly.  But it helps if you can play multiple styles as opposed to being restrained with just one.  You can't get pigeon-holed.

Agree with this, PSG seem more flexible

Throwback clip of Hazard reaming PSG's arse when he was 20.

EDIT: Since I'm still in a reminiscent trance, here's Eden blasting in one from all of 35 yards with his weaker foot against L'OM.

Mouthrinho will bus park . He is facing a better team . a hilarious comment on this game from guardian. " this is a Mourinho side we're talking about here, and it follows that any attacking flair will be strangled out of the game. Expect rotational fouling, diving and a host of other tricks. Over the course of 180 minutes, the most common sight will probably be groups of Chelsea players surrounding the referee brandishing imaginary red cards or railing about gross injustices. That's what most people remember about Chelsea in their 'famous' European victories: lots of complaining but very little in the way of actual football.

As for the first leg, Mourinho will set Chelsea up to play for a score-draw, and will begin his campaign by telling the world's media that Chelsea are the underdogs and that they need a 'fair' referee to ensure they don't get the rough end of the wedge. He'll play a defender in central midfield, three actual central midfielders, and a single player with pace up front. If it works, the British media will lionise the man for his tactical 'genius'. If it doesn't, they'll praise him for getting his 'young' and 'developing' side this far. The Guardian will probably run a comment piece on the maturity of the man from Stamford Bridge, we'll be told that Chelsea are England's best side, and Mourinho will strut into his next press conference with all the arrogance and swagger you'd expect from someone who knows he's untouchable
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sree999 wrote:Mouthrinho will bus park . He is facing a better team .   a hilarious comment on this game from guardian.   "  this is a Mourinho side we're talking about here, and it follows that any attacking flair will be strangled out of the game. Expect rotational fouling, diving and a host of other tricks. Over the course of 180 minutes, the most common sight will probably be groups of Chelsea players surrounding the referee brandishing imaginary red cards or railing about gross injustices. That's what most people remember about Chelsea in their 'famous' European victories: lots of complaining but very little in the way of actual football.

As for the first leg, Mourinho will set Chelsea up to play for a score-draw, and will begin his campaign by telling the world's media that Chelsea are the underdogs and that they need a 'fair' referee to ensure they don't get the rough end of the wedge. He'll play a defender in central midfield, three actual central midfielders, and a single player with pace up front. If it works, the British media will lionise the man for his tactical 'genius'. If it doesn't, they'll praise him for getting his 'young' and 'developing' side this far. The Guardian will probably run a comment piece on the maturity of the man from Stamford Bridge, we'll be told that Chelsea are England's best side, and Mourinho will strut into his next press conference with all the arrogance and swagger you'd expect from someone who knows he's untouchable
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^^^^^ What is this crap?   
I thought we 'escaped' Goal.com?

Was that Nene at the start of that video? lol

I think I spotted Lugano as well

Has my man VDW improved since this performance where CR pretty much pulled down his pants in front of millions and *bleep* him up the arse?

Hazard is already licking his lips at the prospect of facing this scrub.

Zealous wrote:Mou is a quarter final monster.

PSG are going out imo no way their fullbacks hold up against Chelsea's wide players.

Since being last KO'd in the the QF his QF opponents have been

Galatasaray
CSKA
Tottenham
APOEL

  

The only decent team he faced in the QF was an ageing united who were comfortably sailing to the next round till a red card changed the tie. Get off his dick.

izzy wrote:

^^^^^ What is this crap?   
I thought we 'escaped' Goal.com?

Pretty sure he's either someones alt or some deranged Barca fan from an Asian country. Every single one of his posts are about Mourinho.

Gil wrote:

Has my man VDW improved since this performance where CR pretty much pulled down his pants in front of millions and *bleep* him up the arse?

Hazard is already licking his lips at the prospect of facing this scrub.

After this tie VDW is going to be in a court room pointing at a doll to show the court exactly where Hazard touched him. It'll almost be too ugly to watch, almost.

1991 wrote:

Zealous wrote:Mou is a quarter final monster.

PSG are going out imo no way their fullbacks hold up against Chelsea's wide players.

His QF opponents have been

Galatasaray
CSKA
Tottenham
APOEL

  

The only decent team he faced in the QF was an ageing united who were comfortably sailing to the next round till a red card changed the tie. Get off his dick.

You do realise Mourinho has managed OTHER clubs, not just Real Madrid, right?

1991 wrote:

Zealous wrote:Mou is a quarter final monster.

PSG are going out imo no way their fullbacks hold up against Chelsea's wide players.

His QF opponents have been

Galatasaray
CSKA
Tottenham
APOEL

  

The only decent team he faced in the QF was an ageing united who were comfortably sailing to the next round till a red card changed the tie. Get off his dick.

What are you on about lol

"Moutrinhio" :hmm:I like it.

Anyway, time for Silva to earn his rep and money.

Le Samourai wrote:"Moutrinhio" :hmm:I like it.

Anyway, time for Silva to earn his rep and money.

Against Chelsea?   

izzy wrote:

Le Samourai wrote:"Moutrinhio" :hmm:I like it.

Anyway, time for Silva to earn his rep and money.

Against Chelsea?   

It would be a good start

If the 2nd leg was in Paris, I would have given the edge to PSG, but now it's very even. Ramirez is a shoe in for red card though. Chelsea aren't anything special though, I reckon this game will go to ET and May be penalties after two uninspiring bore draws (Mou special)

izzy wrote:

Le Samourai wrote:"Moutrinhio" :hmm:I like it.

Anyway, time for Silva to earn his rep and money.

Against Chelsea?   

Not really, just in a game that more than 10 people are watching   

Marquinhios too.

If Torres/Ba/Eto rape them....

Zealous wrote:

izzy wrote:

Le Samourai wrote:"Moutrinhio" :hmm:I like it.

Anyway, time for Silva to earn his rep and money.

Against Chelsea?   

It would be a good start

Locking down Eto'o, Ba or that guy disguised as Torres doesn't really resonate with me.