Barcelona 2 - Chelsea 2

[AEKara06]

Oct 31 2006

Barcelona the defending champions were denied a victory at home by a extra-time goal from Drogba, the Chelsea striker.

[AEKara06]

Frank Rijkaard, Barcelona coach
Both teams played very well and we were very close to winning, but it didn't happen. We started very well, and in second half the match was very balanced. Chelsea played well and created as many chances as us, but we know that they are a good team. I was surprised at Mourinho's celebration after only getting a draw, but it's not for me to criticise that, he can do what he wants. The group stage is now very complicated and we have to win our two remaining matches to make sure we go through.

José Mourinho, Chelsea manager
The team is playing very well and that is shown by the way we secured a draw tonight. It was a difficult night but it's our 13th match unbeaten in a row. We are in the most difficult [UEFA] Champions League group and it is only because we are playing so well and so maturely that we are in such a good position. Although it was a team performance I would like to congratulate Didier Drogba - he was magnificent. Without his goal we would have lost and the point he secured was very valuable. Drogba didn't have many chances to score, most of them fell to [Arjen] Robben and [Michael] Ballack, but he took the big opportunity when it came along. I am confident that we can win the competition, but there are six or seven other clubs also in with a good chance.

[shevchenko]

is drogba clutch or what?

[macedonian]

Absolutely. The dude comes through. Whats's up with Sheva?

[shevchenko]

i don't know man, diff system in england than italy? he's got to find the net soon...

[Dutch Lion]

You can bet on it. Shevo can not be stopped at this point. Give him time. He'll bounce out of this.

[shevchenko]

ballack and lampard are really stepping up right now...where the heck did they come from??? can you believe lampard's goal???? just plain sick....