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I think it's in the balance. Ronaldinho is probably the most talented player in the world, along with Zidane, but he does go missing for several games at a stretch, at times. Thing is, he could go out at Stamford Bridge, play to his best and he would destroy them.
Et'oo I am less impressed by. He's very tough for defenders to deal with. You might have seen him at the Nou Camp with your view, he pulls way out on to the wing and just zips inside. Defenders don't know what to do about it, he's so quick. Not a deadly finisher, though, in my opinion. Missed a golden opportunity near the end with the header.
Anyway, they get the credit, but I think Barca's strength lies in Xavi and the other midfielders. They are so good at keeping possession. You are right about Lampard having something to prove. In my opinion, any time I see him play good technical footballers who can keep possession, Lampard gets found out and the game passes him by.
Basically, it's in the balance. If Chelsea had Duff, Robben and Drogba, they'd easily be favourites, but with only Duff up there of those 3, I'm not too sure. Barca don't have to win at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea do. If Chelsea try to force it, Barca could pick them off.
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