Inter Milan vs Chelsea at the last 16 of the 2010 Champions League this March 16, 2010. This is a match between my favorite manager and my favorite team. Inter has the upperhand when they beat Chelsea 2-1 at their turf in Italy last February 24. That was the first time the two met at a European competition.

Inter’s Manager Jose Mourinho has been my favorite since that day I learned that his Porto team won the UEFA Champion’s League. I followed his move to Chelsea and then I had a self-declaration that Chelsea will be the team I’ll follow in the English Premier League. I read articles about him, and had quite a liking to his press antics. The British media loves him and are quick to pick up his conflicts with the other managers of the leading teams.

I love the way Mourinho instilled a winning mentality to the Chelsea team, who despite being in the league for so long, managed only a second place before his arrival. Lampard, Terry, Makelele and Drogba blossomed under his guidance. Chelsea conquered trophies after trophies. Except for the Champion’s League trophy! That was the main goal he didn’t achieve with the Blues. Up to now, that is the trophy that is lacking in Chelsea storage room.

Again, Mourinho is back in the limelight. He is now managing Inter Milan, the best team in Italy for the last four years. He took the managerial rein from Roberto Mancini. And once again, the Portuguese is tasked to bring the Champions League trophy.

Chelsea, despite being the better team on paper, had not yet won the Champion’s league. Their closest to the title was during the time of Avram Grant, when they lost to Manchester United at the finals. It was one unforgettable moment for the Blues Captain John Terry, when he missed the deciding penalty. The outcome could have been different if Mourinho did not quit in the middle of the season.

Now, under Carlos Ancelloti, Chelsea is at the top of English Premier League. Their lead is fragile though, because Manchester United and Arsenal are just a single point behind. John Terry had his moments of scandals, when he was reported to be having an affair with Wayne Bridge’s ex-girlfriend. Terry is married, and is supposed to be a role model.

Another of Chelsea’s star, Ashley Cole, was also in hot water when a girl reported of her sexcapades with the football star. Ah, distractions!

Inter Milan vs Chelsea Results Predictions

I’ll go for the coach this time around. Lampard and Drogba (both favorites of mine) may score for the Blues, but Milito and Eto’s will provide the needed goals for Inter to win. My prediction will be a 2-2 standoff at Stamford Bridge. Inter will progress on aggregate of 4-3.

Actual results

Samuel Eto’o fired Inter through while Drogba was sent off. 1-0 for Inter at Stamford Bridge. 3-1 on aggregate. Inter enters the last 8.

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