Mar 26, 2012

4:52 PM
Chelsea are playing against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League quarter finals matches and it will be interesting to see how this match goes about as Chelsea are playing on top of the game after the departure of Andre Villa-Boes/. They sensational got the qualification to the Quarterfinals after beating Italian giants Napoli at Stamford bridge by 4-1 and now have a chance to get into the semifinals by defeating Benfica.

FOr Chelsea the tie is very crucial as they are struggling to qualify for the Champions League at the moment in the league for the next year, and since they are playing at home in the first leg give them oppertunity to take a good advantage to 2nd leg in Portugal where they will playing against a very dangerous Portugese side in Benfica.



Chelsea will have all of their big name players available to play, with the lies of Drogba, Terry, Lampard and Mata. Torrest will be in the squad but its unlikely that he will be a starting against Benfica and most probably will come on as a substitute in the game and you can tune in here to watch the live action of the match as well as the goals video and full match highlights.

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE:
DATE: March 27, 2012 - TIME: 7:45 PM BST
VENUE: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) — Lisboa

BENFICA TEAM NEWS:
Artur, Pereira, Luisao, Jardel, Emerson, Javi Garcia , Gaitan, Witsel, Bruno Cesar, Cardozo, Rodrigo

CHELSEA TEAM NEWS:
Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Lampard, Essien, Sturridge, Mata, Ramires, Drogba

Match Results and Highlights
[ Befinca 0-1 Chelsea ]
75' [0 - 1] S. Kalou



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