Chelsea v Barcelona 1 0 - Pep Guardiola: Chelsea favourites | Premier League 2012
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola claims Chelsea are now favourites to reach the Champions League final after the holders were beaten at Stamford Bridge.
"I would say the favourites are now Chelsea because winning 1-0 at home is a very good result for them," claimed Guardiola after Wednesday's first leg.
However, counterpart Roberto di Matteo insists the tie remains in the balance.
"I don't think this makes us favourites," said Di Matteo. "It's 50-50 for both teams to go through."
Didier Drogba scored with Chelsea's only shot on target in first-half stoppage time to give them a 1-0 advantage to take to the Nou Camp for the semi-final second leg, a lead earned despite Barcelona enjoying 72% of possession.
Before his side's victory, Di Matteo insisted Chelsea would have to produce two "perfect" performances to reach their second Champions League Final and despite having a one-goal advantage to take to Spain he forsees a tough return leg next Tuesday.
"I am very pleased with this result but it is only half-time," added the Italian. "Nothing has been decided yet and we need to play another game like this one if we are going to get through.
"You know what to expect when you play in the Nou Camp. It is going to be very difficult and we still have to believe we might get a goal out there."
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola claims Chelsea are now favourites to reach the Champions League final after the holders were beaten at Stamford Bridge.
"I would say the favourites are now Chelsea because winning 1-0 at home is a very good result for them," claimed Guardiola after Wednesday's first leg.
However, counterpart Roberto di Matteo insists the tie remains in the balance.
"I don't think this makes us favourites," said Di Matteo. "It's 50-50 for both teams to go through."
Didier Drogba scored with Chelsea's only shot on target in first-half stoppage time to give them a 1-0 advantage to take to the Nou Camp for the semi-final second leg, a lead earned despite Barcelona enjoying 72% of possession.
Before his side's victory, Di Matteo insisted Chelsea would have to produce two "perfect" performances to reach their second Champions League Final and despite having a one-goal advantage to take to Spain he forsees a tough return leg next Tuesday.
"I am very pleased with this result but it is only half-time," added the Italian. "Nothing has been decided yet and we need to play another game like this one if we are going to get through.
"You know what to expect when you play in the Nou Camp. It is going to be very difficult and we still have to believe we might get a goal out there."
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