London: With qualification and first place already assured, Chelsea is looking to use its final Champions League group match against APOEL Nicosia on Tuesday.
Chelsea was knoked out of the League Cup last week and then had its lead at the top of the Premier League cut to just two points by Saturday's 2-1 loss at Manchester City.
Midfielder Michael Ballack said playing at Stamford Bridge will lift his team, adding that it is normal for even the best teams to lose a few away matches each season.
The west London club, which was Champions League runner-up in 2008, has won all its home matches this season domestically and in Europe.
"At home we are very strong," Ballack said. "If we win every game at home and lose a few away it seems like we are not as strong but I think it's the same with every team."
Chelsea has already clinched what should be a favorable draw for the next round by taking first place in Group D. The Blues have 13 points, four more than 2004 European champion FC Porto and 10 more than third-place Atletico Madrid.
The chances are slim: Chelsea has not lost at home in the Champions League since February 20o6.
Chelsea was knoked out of the League Cup last week and then had its lead at the top of the Premier League cut to just two points by Saturday's 2-1 loss at Manchester City.
Midfielder Michael Ballack said playing at Stamford Bridge will lift his team, adding that it is normal for even the best teams to lose a few away matches each season.
The west London club, which was Champions League runner-up in 2008, has won all its home matches this season domestically and in Europe.
Advertisement
"At home we are very strong," Ballack said. "If we win every game at home and lose a few away it seems like we are not as strong but I think it's the same with every team."
Advertisement
Chelsea has already clinched what should be a favorable draw for the next round by taking first place in Group D. The Blues have 13 points, four more than 2004 European champion FC Porto and 10 more than third-place Atletico Madrid.
Advertisement
The chances are slim: Chelsea has not lost at home in the Champions League since February 20o6.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Mason Greenwood Double Sends Marseille Top Of Ligue 1 Chelsea Confirm Deal To Sign Jadon Sancho From Manchester United 'Energised' Erling Haaland Hits Another Hat-Trick To Send Manchester City Top Celebrated "Russian Spy" Whale Hvaldimir Found Dead In Norway: Report INDIA's "Hit With Footwear" Protest In Mumbai Over Shivaji Statue Collapse Video: Man Sits On Chair In Middle Of UP Road, Gets Hit By Truck INDIA's "Hit With Footwear" Protest In Mumbai Over Shivaji Statue Collapse Woman Posts Pic Of Auto Rickshaw With A Window, Internet Calls It "Cool" Biden Says Body Of Israeli-American Found Among 6 Hamas Hostages In Gaza Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.