Champions League preview

Chelsea v Liverpool
As much as the neutral spectators would love to see Liverpool score a couple of goals in the first 30 minutes and re-open to tie to any possible outcome, I think that they will be disappointed. The Scousers may have (a half-fit) Gerrard in their starting eleven and they may still claim that they fancy their chances.... however I personally think that this tie is as closed as a Spanish shop on Christmas Day. Chelsea may be without Terry but won't concede many chances to Liverpool and can pose a serious threat up front with a fit-again Drogba.
Prediction: 1-1

Bayern v Barcelona
I'm quite surprised that Barcelona haven't sent the youth team to Munich for this match, rather than their first team. After the 4-0 drubbing in the first leg, Klinsmann sounds quite resigned and said that they'll just go out to play with pride and character. Guardiola sounds rather cautious (and rightly so) but deep down he must know that the job is done. I'm probably going to watch the first 20 minutes of this match as Bayern will throw caution to the wind, trying to score a couple of goals early on and unsettle Barca. Dream on, Jurgen, it's aufwiedersehen for you.
Prediction: 2-1