Although only slight favourites coming into the tie, Barcelona were still expected the progress through to the Quarter Finals stage, however they could have envisaged coming up agaisnt such a resiliant team as Chelsea over the two games.
Barcelona Boss SB was left rather speechless after losing to his former team and only managed to say his a few words. He said his team felt weak in both games - not the team he's used to seeing week in week out in La Liga.
Though his dream of a 2nd treble is over for now, SB can now direct all focus firmly towards closing out a La Liga season he and his team have seemingly wrapped up. They lead their nearest rival Real Socidad by 4 points with 8 games remaining.
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| Fabregas player hard but it just wasn't to be against Chelsea |
"Yes we are disappointed to be so far behind in La Liga. I think this is for Barcelona now to lose." JM spoke on Monday to the media.
"But I am very pleased with our progression in Europe. Bayern will be a most difficult opponent and I know we must train hard and play better than we have all season to beat them. But I know we can do this."
No doubt memories of the last time Real and Bayern clashed in a Champions League match will be in their minds. The final in 2010 which saw Madrid spill a 2 goal lead only to lose in extra time thanks 2 separate come backs and 2 goals from Bayern star Robben.
"We have not forgotten - and we will use it as motivation. Many of my players played in this match. We will like revenge, that is for sure."
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| Modric, Ronaldo and Bale look relaxed at training ahead of their Champion League QF |
Classicos????
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