Source: SKY_Sports
Ballack warns Barca
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack believes Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid this weekend gives them an added advantage ahead of their second leg at Stamford Bridge.[LNB] The Blues are one victory away from reaching back-to-back UEFA Champions League finals following a goalless draw against Primera Liga leaders Barcelona at Camp Nou in midweek.[LNB]While Chelsea entertain Fulham on home soil this weekend in the Premier League, the pressure is on Pep Guardiola's side to avoid defeat when they do battle with Real Madrid in 'El Clasico'.[LNB]Real trimmed Barca's lead at the top of the Spanish table to just four points last weekend and Ballack believes it will take a lot out of the Catalan giants playing a game of such magnitude ahead of their second leg.[LNB]Under pressure"Barcelona are under pressure," said Ballack. "If you see the next week for them it will be really, really difficult for them. They can win a lot and they can lose a lot.[LNB]"Tuesday was one of our best defensive performances. As they came closer to our goal we defended well and it was a great compliment to get this result.[LNB]"Last year you could see how we came through to the final and were really focused and knew what we have to do. Now we have real experience - but Barcelona have that as well.[LNB]"It would mean a lot to get back to the final again. But we don't just want to reach it, we want to win it."[LNB]
