It's cheating, but Hazard

Chapter 334 Champions League 14th round draw (daily transition)
Five days later, Chelsea beat Blackpool 3-1 away.

Just six days after this game, Chelsea will face Copenhagen at home.

This time, Ancelotti changed the formation to 4-4-2.

On the front line, Drogba replaced Torres and partnered with Neymar to form a double striker.

In midfield, Essien also rotated, with Ramires, Charles Lampard and Zhirkov forming Chelsea's midfield.

Similarly, Ancelotti also made some adjustments on the defensive line, with Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry and Cole partnering up.

In the intensive game, facing such an opponent, it was obvious that Chelsea did not have much appetite at the beginning.

Finally, in the fifth minute, facing Copenhagen's desperate fight, the Blue Lions finally woke up.

Bosingwa made a foul in front of the penalty area and Copenhagen was awarded a free kick.

But facing this excellent opportunity, Glenjordans shot the ball into the stands.

Charles kept passing the ball and organizing the attack in the midfield.

Soon, in the eighth minute, Charles passed the ball directly to Drogba, who passed it horizontally the moment he received it. Ashley Cole on the wing took the opportunity to break into the penalty area and shot from a small angle, but the ball hit the side net and bounced out.

Chelsea's midfield firmly controlled the tempo and opportunities of the game.

Three days after this game, they will face a heavyweight opponent: Manchester City, so the core of this game is not to score goals, but to control the pace of the game and let the players play a healthy game.

Charles naturally understood this.

Not long after, Chelsea's midfielder intercepted the ball again and counterattacked. Drogba got the ball in the frontcourt and got rid of the defense and took a long shot, but the ball was still hugged by the goalkeeper.

In the 18th minute, Charles made another straight pass in front of the penalty area, Drogba broke into the penalty area and passed the ball with his heel, Ashley Cole passed the ball to the middle, and Zhirkov fell to the ground and shot from the penalty spot. The Copenhagen fans who came from afar had their hearts skipped a beat, but fortunately, the ball slipped past the goal in an instant.

Copenhagen is very eager to resist all this.

They could see that the intensity of this game was completely different from the previous one. Even Charles went to the midfield and would not make a big move.

But... when Chelsea wanted to control the ball, they really couldn't touch it. Even if they had the opportunity to control the ball, they couldn't find any suitable space.

Just two minutes later, Ramirez made another long pass from the backcourt, Charles passed the ball straight in front of the penalty area, and Neymar's low shot from a small angle in the penalty area was blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper.

The game passed by minute by minute, and finally, Copenhagen once again found a chance to get close to Chelsea's goal, but the next second, their chance was resolved by Terry.

In the 33rd minute, Neymar successfully made an offside in the frontcourt, got rid of the defense in the penalty area and made a cross pass. Zhirkov made a shot from 4 meters away from the goal, but the shot went wide.

Chelsea then made consecutive steals in the frontcourt, Charles passed the ball in front of the penalty area, and Drogba's shot from the penalty area line was caught by the opponent's goalkeeper.

Until the end of the first half, the score between the two sides remained 0:0.

Ancelotti was very satisfied with the score.

Fifteen minutes passed quickly and the two sides switched places to continue the second half.

Just three minutes into the game, Bosingwa intercepted the ball in the midfield and counterattacked, passing the ball to Drogba. Drogba made a slight adjustment outside the penalty area and shot, but the ball went wide again.

In the 50th minute, Neymar made a cross from the left, and Mikel headed the ball from 3 meters away from the goal, but it went over the crossbar again.

Chelsea's attack dazzled Copenhagen and made them panic.

Just two minutes later, Drogba made a straight pass in front of the penalty area and Neymar broke into the penalty area at a small angle. The Copenhagen players finally didn't have to pray to God for Chelsea players to miss the shot. At the moment Neymar was about to shoot, their defender boldly blocked the ball.

The game is still in Chelsea's rhythm.

Chelsea took a corner kick from the left side, Ivanovic headed the ball to Ramirez who volleyed the ball from the back point but it went over the bar.

The Copenhagen goalkeeper kicked the ball hard, but in the header competition in the midfield, he was once again beaten to the ball by Chelsea players. Then Neymar's long shot once again made the opponent's goalkeeper sweat.

The game hasn't ended yet, but Copenhagen's head coach already knows the result.

After taking a look at his own bench, he finally decided to let other players who had never experienced the Champions League finals feel the atmosphere on the scene.

Because if I want to compete with such top players in the future, I probably won’t have the chance.

The game continues on the court.

Charr took a corner kick from the right and Ivanovic headed the ball over the bar. Then Chelsea also made their own substitutions.

Malouda replaced Zhirkov, Essien replaced Charles, and Neymar was also replaced by Torres.

Not long after Torres came on the pitch, he broke through in front of the penalty area, but after his shot, the ball once again hit the post and went wide.

There was not much to watch in the subsequent games. After Copenhagen used up their quota of substitutions, the game came to an end.

最终，切尔西在主场0:0闷平比赛，依靠总比分6:0成功晋级欧冠1/4决赛。

With the end of the match between Chelsea and Copenhagen, the entire 1/8 finals has come to an end.

Among the teams that successfully advanced, teams from the Premier League still have the largest number.

It is worth mentioning that Arsenal originally had the initiative to advance, but in the second leg, Barcelona won 3:1 at home, and finally Arsenal failed to advance because of the total score loss.

The remaining Premier League teams Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham have all advanced to the next round.

After Real Madrid welcomed Mourinho, they surprisingly reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in eight years.

In the first leg, both Real Madrid and Barcelona lost to their opponents, but in the second leg, both staged a Jedi counterattack.

The Italian Serie A survived a near-death experience and defended the dignity of the former mini-World Cup thanks to Inter Milan's epic comeback.

Inter Milan had lost the first leg at home and was 2 goals behind in the away game, but they managed to turn the tables at the Allianz Arena.

Roma's defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk ultimately made the latter the only dark horse.

Schalke 04 became the only team in the Bundesliga.

The next day, the draw for the Champions League quarter-finals began soon.

This time, teams from the same country will not be avoided in the draw, nor will teams that have met in the group stage.

The drawing ceremony will begin soon.

The first team to be drawn was Real Madrid.

In an instant, everyone watching the live broadcast became nervous.

If they can choose, Charleroi would like their opponent to be Shakhtar Donetsk.

Not only him, basically everyone hopes to draw the miners.

At present, among all the teams in the Champions League quarterfinals, Barcelona, ​​Chelsea and Manchester United should be ranked first in strength. Real Madrid is still in recovery at this time. With Mourinho, Real Madrid should be ranked second with Inter Milan.

The remaining three teams, Tottenham, Schalke 04 and Shakhtar Donetsk, are ranked in the third tier.

Schalke is currently ranked in the lower half of the Bundesliga. Although it has reached the quarter-finals, it is basically difficult for it to participate in the competition for the Champions League.

Soon, the next ball was taken out.

Tottenham.

Except for the Tottenham fans, everyone else was more or less relieved.

It didn't take long for Chelsea's little ball to be drawn.

The hearts of people who had just breathed a sigh of relief were once again in suspense.

The guest felt around in the box and finally found a small ball.

Ciel held his breath.

The ball was slowly opened.

Manchester United.

The results of other matchups will be announced soon.

Barcelona vs Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter Milan vs Schalke 04.

But Charles had no time to care about anything else.

Manchester United, the opponent is Manchester United!
Although Manchester United just lost to them in the league, no one would doubt the strength of the Red Devils under Ferguson.

Three years ago, it was Manchester United that strangled Chelsea's Champions League dream at the Luzhniki Stadium.

They say Moscow doesn't believe in tears, but Terry was crying his heart out at that time.

This time, Manchester United and Chelsea met in the quarter-finals to compete for a ticket to the final.

What’s more crucial is that Manchester United will face the opponent at home in the second leg. It should be noted that in the round of 1, many teams have completed a reversal in the second leg.

This round is filled with too many uncertainties.

As for how to deal with Manchester United and which one between Manchester United and Chelsea is more likely to reach the Champions League final, Charles did not have time to think so much, because he and his teammates had already started training to deal with Manchester City.

But he doesn't have any time to think about these things, but the media is willing to analyze them.

Manchester Evening News: "There was an exclamation point after Lineker revealed Chelsea's opponents."

"But the fact is that once a league becomes strong, it is easy for civil wars to occur in the Champions League."

"For example, the La Liga civil war between Real Madrid and Valencia in the 1999-00 Champions League final."

"In the 2002-03 season, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus took three of the top four spots in the Champions League."

"It's not surprising that Premier League teams are frequently fighting each other in the Champions League nowadays."

"But in all aspects, the match between the current Premier League leader and defending champion Chelsea and the second-placed and established giant Manchester United is still the most worthy of attention."

"The drizzle of rain had not yet dried off Terry's face in the 2008 Luzhniki final as the two sides met again in the Champions League."

"Chelsea's record is excellent at the moment. They have not lost a single game in any of the leagues."

"But at the same time, don't forget that Manchester United have won all four of their Champions League games against Premier League teams and Ferguson will certainly be well prepared for this one."

Sky Sports: "Chelsea has the Champions League trump card and is going all out to avenge its previous defeat."

"Unfortunately, the Champions League quarter-finals staged an English derby ahead of schedule, with Manchester United and Chelsea, the two teams recognized as the strongest in the Premier League, fighting to the death, and the two teams reenacted the good drama of the 2008 Champions League final."

"The 120-minute, penalty shootout match in Moscow was a rainy one, and the suffocating atmosphere is still unforgettable."

"In this 180-minute showdown, which team will be the winner?"

"Compared to two years ago, the lineups of the two teams have not changed much."

"But Manchester United lost their top star Cristiano Ronaldo, and their tactical style of play changed dramatically, while Chelsea basically continued the lineup at that time. Not only did Abramovich continue the lineup, but he also strengthened the team's offensive ability. Compared with the Blues in the Grant era, the 1.2 million Charles, who already won two Champions League titles, and the 5000 million signing Torres made Chelsea look more aggressive."

"Chelsea have performed well in European competitions over the past seven seasons, so they have faced English opponents almost every year. Apart from losing to Liverpool twice in the semi-finals, they won against Arsenal under the leadership of Ranieri, while Grant and Hiddink each won against the Reds once. This is the first two-round match against the Red Devils."

"Chelsea's European record cannot be compared with Manchester United's, but from the perspective of head coach, Ancelotti is actually much better than Ferguson overall."

"In 1999, during the Juventus era, Ancelotti lost 1-1 to Ferguson in the match. In the AC Milan era, he won two games against Manchester United. In 2005, he also defeated Manchester United twice. In 2007, he won 2-3 away and 3-0 at home, winning again."

"After coaching Chelsea, Carlo has had more wins than losses against Ferguson. He won both games in the league last season, won one and lost one in the Community Shield in the past two years, and won at home again this season, with a total record of 4 wins and 1 loss."

"But in terms of schedule, Manchester United has the advantage."

"There are nine rounds left in the league, Chelsea has 85 points and Manchester United has 63 points. The gap between the two sides is as much as 22 points."

"Manchester United's chances of winning the title only exist in theory, that is, Manchester United can win every game thereafter and Chelsea lose eight games in a row."

"The FA Cup final is coming up soon and Chelsea will have to deal with Manchester City."

"In contrast, Manchester United only have the pressure of the Champions League final."

"The treble is certainly an unprecedented temptation, but it is also a slow poison. The tight schedule has also caused the team to be short of personnel and have many injured players. The fact that Arsenal has lost three fronts in a month is right in front of us."

"Of course, the game ultimately depends on the players."

"Since Charles joined the top team, he has reached the Champions League final twice in two years and won the Champions League. With him, Chelsea's chances of winning are greatly guaranteed."

"The Spanish golden boy has a high goal efficiency against Manchester United and is likely to become a weapon to restrain the Red Devils in the game."

"Similarly, it's time for Manchester United to pay back the debts to the old players."

Metro: "Compared with Manchester United, Chelsea, as a London team, is more eager for the Champions League, while Manchester United has almost no advantage over Arsenal in the league. In the distracted battle, the two-round match between Manchester United and Chelsea will also be affected."

"Compared to the versatility of Drogba and Charles, Rooney and Berbatov are not stable enough."

"Looking at the 2009 Champions League final, Charles showed incredible pressure in it."

"Although Manchester United is the best defensive team in the Champions League group stage, in order to advance, it ultimately needs goals, and Manchester United's offensive power has not been strong in recent times."

"Manchester United haven't won at Stamford Bridge for years."

"If Chelsea's attacking line performs well in the first leg and beats Manchester United, it will be extremely difficult for Manchester United to turn the tables in the second leg."

(End of this chapter)