Blues in Knockout-stage Despite Bremen Collapse

Mathematical advantage paved the way for the Premiership Champions sending them marching into the final sixteen of the Champions League but Jose Mourinho and his men have the least to celebrate – the Blues were comprehensively defeated by an enthusiastic Werder Bremen side, though the Blues had ample opportunities to level but they were of-colored none being up to their creative best. Not just the defeat but injury scare to striker and top-score Didier Drogba and charismatic midfielder Michael Ballack will be the biggest threat for the English Giants, the defending champions are lagging three points behind the Premier League leaders Manchester United whom they face at the weekend. This defeat could be a warning for the Blues, as the last time they traveled to Old Trafford was post their Champions League defeat to Real Betis – Chelsea though can guarantee a spot at the top of Group A by defeating Levski Sofia in the final League game (they will play without their captain John Terry who stands suspended) whereas Barcelona and Werder Bremen will battle it out for the spot in the single Knockout stage. The German side will be crammed in confidence when the face the Spanish Champions in a winner take all encounter – one thing is sure Chelsea will be low in confidence when the meet the Reds’, the defending champions will have to put up an inspirational show to upset Man U who are in Blazing form this season.