Hiddink wants 'intelligence and emotion' from his Chelsea side on eve of crunch Barca clash

05 May 2009 21:41
Chelsea's interim coach Guus Hiddink has called on his players to overcome Barcelona with a combination of "intelligence and emotion" in their Champions League showdown at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. [LNB]Chelsea's faultless defensive display in the Nou Camp stadium last week nullified a Barcelona attack that has shared 90 goals between them this season. [LNB]Hiddink's heroes ensured Barcelona failed to score at home for the first time this season and the goalless draw gives Chelsea a slight advantage going into the return leg of the semi-final. [LNB] Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink gives some advice to his Chelsea side ahead of their massive clash against Barcelona tomorrow night[LNB]Now the Dutch coach is confident Chelsea can reach their second successive final by beating a Barca side boosted by their 6-2 demolition of Real Madrid in La Liga over the weekend. [LNB]But the Catalan giants are without first-choice defenders Carles Puyol (suspended) and the injured Rafael Marquez and Hiddink has asked his players to put on a performance full of cleverness and passion to reach the final. Barca coach claims that Chelsea will be overcome by 'a footballing orgasm'Would-be Real president claims Drogba has agreed to quit Chelsea for Madrid2010 vision: Moyes backs Baines to rival Chelsea's Cole for England spotCHELSEA FC

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