27 April 2012 16.42 GMT+8
On Wednesday (25/4), Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid CF on penalties to go through to the UCL final. It was an evenly match with the aggregate score 3 - 3, which brings the game to penalties, where the german side edge out the spanish team by 3 - 1. Bayern will play as home side, in their home ground, against Chelsea on the 19th of May in the Allianz Arena. With some important players suspended in both sides, the managers will have to plan big to come out with a winning formula, but it promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Mourinho wants Chelsea to win
This news actually made me smile the first time I read it. Ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, whos Real Madrid team got eliminated in the semi-final, hoped for Chelsea to win. The RM boss stated that he still loves Inter & Chelsea, and that both teams mean a lot to him. So, it's not hard to believe that he wanted Chelsea to win. Let us hope his wish will come true.
He also defended Chelsea's defensive game against Barcelona.
He said, "They know nothing about character and personality. They know nothing about the effort or what it is to resist physically, emotionally, and technically, with 10 men. They know nothing about organisation. They know nothing."
JT allowed to lift the trophy
The blues captain got suspended for the UCL final because of his red card in the semifinal match in Nou Camp. It was a rather foolish action, but I am not going to speak about it. I have great respect for him. So, this leaves him, and a couple of important first team players, namely Ramires, Ivanovic, and Meireles out of the final in Munich. However, they are only not allowed to be in the bench, and as UEFA rules stated, the players will still be able to recieve the medals & join the celebration in lifting the trophy. So, JT will still be able to lift the trophy for the team. And I guess after all he's done, he does deserve to do so. Let us hope that we can see him and all the players lift it on the 19th of May.
No Handshake in West London derby this Sunday
Our Sunday premier league fixture this week is a west London derby where we host QPR, a relegation-battling side. However, this is no ordinary side, as the reverse fixture this season brings out an issue, which again is on our captain. A case of JT racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. Although personally, I don't think our captain would act so, as he is a great man and have great respect to all players. Nevertheless, as it had been in the FA cup encounter between these 2 sides, the Premier League have omitted the pre-match ritual for this Sunday's game.
Note:
I will only post important news regarding Chelsea, and even that I am not sure yet how often can I update the news. It won't be a scheduled post.
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