Visiting Stamford Bridge is a good choice for Arsenal, although it is away, but both teams are London teams, which also means that Arsenal fans can come here to watch the team's games more conveniently, in fact, the tickets for this big game have long been swept away by crazy fans.

Although the Gunners also know that this is Chelsea's home stadium after all, the atmosphere here is clearly more favourable for Chelsea; But I have to admit that the Gunners are used to playing big games and they are used to playing in big games like this. Although it is an away game, it will not affect the self-confidence of the Arsenal players more, and the most important thing is that this game does not require a lot of travel, which is good news for the fitness of the Arsenal players.

Although Chelsea's form this season has not been very good, the Arsenal players will not be underestimated at all, and the Arsenal players are ready for a tough battle. Chelsea are a strong team and they will certainly be fighting for honour at Stamford Bridge, and of course these veterans are hungry for the crowning Champions League title.

Arsenal is naturally the main force in this game, and there is no room for slackness in such a game; Because this game is extremely crucial, but also because the opponent is very strong. Arsenal need to score away from home, they need to win away from home in order to ensure that Arsenal can have more initiative in the second leg, and in order to qualify for the Champions League final, Arsenal will certainly need to give it their all.

goalkeeper Szczesny; On the back line, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen and Alaba lined up from right to left; In midfield is Arsenal's golden duo of Alexander, Song and Arteta, as well as Theo Walcott and Cazorla. The forward line is also a guarantee of victory for Arsenal. The combination of Xiao Qing and Van Persie is really scary. It's also a very powerful absolute super strong point. A guarantee of being able to achieve victory and goals for the team!

Chelsea were not slacking off in this game, with goalkeeper Petr Cech; The back line has an excellent configuration of Branislav Ivanovic, Cahill, John Terry and Ashley Cole; The midfield was packed with Frank Lampard, Mikel, Meireles, Ramirez and Juan Mata. On the forward line is Drogba's single arrow.

With Chelsea's starting line-up, the Arsenal players also know that this game will definitely be very difficult; It can be said that such a set of line-ups can be regarded as Chelsea's golden tactics, they emphasize defence, and they strengthen the layout in the central midfield, which can certainly cause great difficulties for Arsenal. As for the offensive end, with the destructive power of the old and strong Drogba, it will not be easy for any team at this time.

The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge was lively. Although the team has not won the title in recent seasons and many believe that Chelsea's golden age is over, there is still a lot of confidence in the Blues and they believe that the mighty Blues are still there, and that they are still the formidable team that has been feared throughout Europe. Although Arsenal's record is very good, Blues fans believe that Stamford Bridge is Arsenal's Waterloo, and they believe that Chelsea will beat Arsenal to let everyone know that Chelsea is strong!

Of the four Premier League giants today, the Blues have the shortest history of Chelsea; Chelsea don't need sexy football, they don't need to play beautiful attacking football. Rock-solid defence and iron-clad spirit are the hallmarks of Chelsea, and many believe. Chelsea are blue-collar teams, simple but crazy.

At Stamford Bridge. Although the number of fans here is not as large as at the Emirates Stadium, the atmosphere created by the 40,000 fans is exciting. Although Chelsea's home atmosphere is not the best in Europe, it seems to have a more 'devil's home' atmosphere than the more famous Arsenal home stadium. Arsenal's home stadium often needs enough brewing to be able to blow up completely, and now Chelsea's home stadium is completely full of atmosphere.

Xiao Qing and Arsenal's players played, the expressions of the players of both teams are very serious, this game is really important, whether it is for Arsenal or Chelsea, this game cannot be lost, if they want to advance to the final, then they must defeat their opponents, this is a knockout round, there is no room for any mercy, because there is only one winner in the end. Grab the initiative in the first leg of the game, so that you can be more sure of seizing the opportunity to advance in the second leg.

The Arsenal players were prepared for an uphill battle, but they clearly underestimated Chelsea's desire to win, with the Arsenal players clearly underestimating Chelsea's desire for the Champions League. Chelsea, playing at home, returned to their familiar rhythm in this game, and they did as much as possible to disrupt Arsenal's rhythm in this game.

Chelsea's build-up in central midfield has also made it seem difficult for Arsenal; Aggressive defending, combined with plenty of defensive pressing, also made it difficult for Arsenal to find their rhythm early in the game. This is no joke, although Chelsea do not have the super central combination of Essien and Makelelele, they are still able to ensure that Arsenal do not have an easy attack.

Mikel Arteta is in trouble right now, with Mereles and Frank Lampard being the enemies of the current Arsenal midfield manager; When Arsenal's attack comes to a standstill, it's not a good thing.

Although neither team started the game with any threat, it was clear that such a game would be more favourable for Chelsea. It was clear that Chelsea had strengthened their defence in this game, they were not going to concede at home, they were going to disrupt Arsenal's rhythm.

Arsenal are not a strong defensive team, they are more likely to use an invincible super attacking combination to win the game; When Arsenal's attacking end can't be opened, it must be a big blow for the Gunners. Chelsea's thick midfield now makes it really difficult for Arsenal to make a difference in attack; And Chelsea's defensive counter-attack is also something to be afraid of, and if the Gunners press hard at this time, they may be falling into Chelsea's trap.

Xiao Qing scolded secretly, Chelsea's defense is really strong, which also makes it difficult for Arsenal to advance to the front; Although Xiao Qing has begun to retreat slightly, Chelsea's defensive line is very good, and Chelsea's backfield is too dense, which also makes it difficult for Xiao Qing and Arsenal's attackers to get space to break through.

Arteta struggled to send a threatening pass to Xiao Qing, which must have weakened Xiao Qing's threat to a large extent; When Xiao Qing can't get enough support from his teammates, he can actually create opportunities by himself. But now there are defensive players who are like personal bodyguards, not to mention, the most important thing is that Chelsea's defense is very targeted, and Chelsea's defense will retreat at any time because of Xiao Qing's ball, also because their fouls are very simple.

In the ninth minute of the game, Arteta took the ball to the front court with difficulty and completed a good collision with Xiao Qing; It was also thanks to Xiao Qing's good skills at his feet, and the hidden kicks between John Terry and Frank Lampard gave Arteta a chance to advance.

Xiao Qing received Arteta's pass and immediately encountered a trap, Terica was in front of Xiao Qing, there was no time to make any feints, Xiao Qing could only protect the ball awkwardly, because Mikel and Terry completed the bag of Xiao Qing at this time.

This is the third time Xiao Qing has been cut off in this game, and he has been caught too much fiercely and resolutely, which also makes Xiao Qing have no way to show his skills. Part of the reason why Arsenal can't open up the situation in attack is because Chelsea is very good at restricting Xiao Qing's play, and they all know that Arsenal's strongest point is Xiao Qing.

Watching Xiao Qing lose the ball, the Stamford Bridge stadium suddenly erupted in crazy cheers; Chelsea fans know that a large part of Arsenal's rise has been due to the arrival of Xiao Qing, and they know that Xiao Qing is the key to Arsenal's success. Previously, Chelsea could be said to be the best team to play Chelsea, but after Xiao Qing joined, Arsenal quickly became Chelsea's sufferer, and Chelsea was at a disadvantage many times when facing Arsenal.

Now Xiao Qing is deflated, which is naturally the best news for Chelsea fans; As long as Xiao Qing can't bring enough help to Arsenal in this game, then this game will also have more possibilities for Chelsea to win.

Although Xiao Qing is also a little headache now, although his current situation is indeed not very good; But Xiao Qing is still very confident, now he is indeed caught in the defensive trap of Chelsea, but it doesn't matter, Xiao Qing will continue to fight against them in the next game, Xiao Qing believes that Chelsea cannot always freeze him.

After the opening, Xiao Qing showed some difficulty, but the game is just the beginning, Xiao Qing will continue to fight with Chelsea on this side, he wants to find a chance to win in such a fierce confrontation, he wants to break through under such a strong defense to become the team's hero. Football matches are 90-minute competitions, and Xiao Qing is also sure that he will not be limited by Chelsea all the time. (To be continued......)