MX23RW : Monday, September 30 22:25:08| >> :120:12485:12485:

Pep Guardiola: Chelsea can knock us out

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola believes that Chelsea are capable of knocking his side out of the Champions League semi-finals.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has claimed that Chelsea can knock his side out of the Champions League semi-finals.

The reigning champions travel to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday for the first leg of their last-four tie.

Despite Barca being favourites to reach the final, Guardiola understands that his team have a tough task against Roberto Di Matteo's men.

"Chelsea have shown they are capable of anything and have ­fantastic players in every way," he told The Mirror.

"We will have to play a good tie to reach the final. Chelsea can knock us out."

Barcelona are hoping to become the first team to retain the Champions League trophy since it was rebranded in 1992.

ID:23769: cacheID:23769:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1664:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Aitor Karanka
Read Next:
Karanka: Barcelona "hot favourites" for Champions League
>
Read more about Pep Guardiola Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
FT
Bills
10-35
Ravens
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool65011221015
2Manchester CityMan City6420146814
3Arsenal6420125714
4Chelsea6411157813
5Aston Villa6411129313
6Fulham632185311
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle632187111
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs6312125710
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton623110829
10Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest62316519
11Bournemouth622289-18
12Brentford6213810-27
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd621358-37
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham6123610-45
15Ipswich TownIpswich6042510-54
16Everton6114715-84
17Leicester CityLeicester6033812-43
18Crystal Palace603359-43
19Southampton6015312-91
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves6015616-101


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!