14/04/2009

Chelsea v Liverpool: Preview


Tonight it's Chelsea v Liverpool, the 2nd leg of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Here are all the interesting facts about the game.

The 1rst leg ended 1-3 at Anfield. Liverpool took the lead after just 6 minutes. It was Fernando Torres who scored yet again against Chelsea. But two goals by Ivanovic, one in the 39th minute and one in the 62 minute, and a goal by Drogba in the 67th minute gave Chelsea the victory.

Javier Mascherano returns for Liverpool after being suspended last week.

John Terry is suspended, as he picked up a 3rd yellow card last week.

Liverpool have played 3 times against Chelsea this season, here are the match facts:

  • Sunday October 26, 2008: Chelsea v Liverpool, Premier League: 0-1, Bosingwa 10’ (o.g.)

  • Sunday February 1, 2009: Liverpool v Chelsea, Premier League: 2-0, Torres 89’, 94'

  • Wednesday April 8, 2009: Liverpool v Chelsea, Champions League: 1-3, Torres 6', Ivanovic 39', 62', Drogba 67'


Liverpool have won 4 of there last 5 games and lost one. They scored 15 goals and concieded 4 goals.


Chelsea have also won 4 of there last 5 games and lost also one. They scored 10 goals and concieded 5 goals.

Liverpool have won there last game 4-0 against Blackburn.

Chelsea won there last games 4-3 against Bolton after having a 4- goal lead, they concieded 3 goals in 7 minutes. The Blues played at home.

Fernando Torres has scored 5 goals against Chelsea in 2 years.

Steven Gerrard will probabely be fit, so he normally should start.