Chelsea are deemed as the favorites...a tag that they would not have had if it was Juventus that came through. In the end, it was Galatasaray and having the first leg at home, it will be about Chelsea standing firm at the back and trying to sneak that away goal and Galatasaray trying to give themselves a great foothold to take to that Bridge en Londres.
All eyes will be on the Drog. The dude that lead Chelsea to their first ever Champions League triumph. The legend of Chelsea and one of the important figures that could decide this tie. Okay basically, let's cut the crap...the question is how hungry is Drogba as well as Sneijder, both of whom have won the Champions League trophy. They are facing a side of young bucks who have not tasted that glory...but any true champion can never get enough and this could be one of those fairytale stories of POSSIBLY taking Galatasaray ALL THE WAY. If there is any motivation, it is that. Drogba and Sneijder must already know of the INCREDIBLE fanbase that the Turkish side have and one of the most fortress-like stadiums in the WORLD. THAT is a great motivator.
Somehow, Drogba and co have to get past the enigma that is Mourinho. He is the master of playing on the defensive and countering, so he will be suited to this first leg in the hostile environment. Galatasary have to use every bit of energy from the crowd and rile themselves up to try and take down Chelsea and just open them up, having themselves a whole parade of chances. If they can actually do that, and put Chelsea in a cage...then this could easily be like a two or three-goal win. Anything is possible in the Champions League...ESPECIALLY, when you have a rabid crowd behind you...anything is possible.
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