Chelsea enter into this crucial Champions League clash after a disappointing loss to Aston Villa this weekend. The Londoners have managed a good tournament result away to Galatasaray, finishing 1:1. However, qualifying to the quarter-finals, will never be easy for Chelsea, in view of the fact that their opponent haven`t been defeated in their last 12 games.
Roberto Mancini certainly has a lot of high class players that can succeed in this game. Didier Drogba returns to Stanford Bridge, but this time instead of joy, he might bring Chelsea`s fans huge disappointment. Wesley Sneijder and Yilmaz will support Drogba in attack and even the strong defense of Chelsea can be overtaken by these great offensive players.
Chelsea's home ground advantage could be crucial in this game. The Londoners are performing greatly in front of own audience, and this season they lost only once at home. Mourinho cannot use the services of Nemanja Matic, who is not entitled to a participate in the Champions League this season.