Kluivert: Barcelona will win Chelsea

By European Football
February 21 2005

Ex-Barcelona and current Newcastle United Star Patrick Kluivert believes that his old side has what it takes to beet Chelsea, just as his new side managed yesterday, with Kluivert getting the only goal of the game.

He stated: "Of course Barca will win if they play how they know how to, keep faith with their style and have patience.

"If they do not show patience then the match will be a lot more complicated."

"They must pressure in attack and take advantage of the chances when they come."

"With the strength of Barca, their mentality and the support of the public it will be very difficult for Chelsea to win."

"It will be a different situation at Stamford Bridge but Barca need to settle the tie at the Nou Camp."

"I am a Barcelona fan and I hope that they win the league. The team has shown a very high level and they are capable of maintaining this to the end, especially if their injured players return."