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Benfica : Artur , Maxi Pereira, Luisao, Javi Garcia, Emerson , Matic , Bruno Cesar, Aimar, Gaitan
Cardozo, Rodrigo
Didier Drogba may be sidelined for the hosts after missing the win over Aston Villa on Saturday with a toe injury while Raul Meireles(knee), another who didn't feature at Villa Park, faces competition from Frank Lampard, Ramires and Michael Essien for a starting place in midfield if he regains fitness.
David Luiz sustained ankle ligament damage during in the game and probably won't feature, Gary Cahill is likely to step in for the Brazilian, after replacing him against the Villans.
Up front, Roberto Di Matteo's only real decision is whether to play Daniel Sturridge or Salomon Kalou, however he may choose to play another midfielder depending on his gameplan.
The visitors are in somewhat of an injury crisis with several of first team players ruled out for the trip to London.
Defenders Ezequiel Garay, Jardel and Miguel Vitor are all in line to miss this tie with injuries, leaving defensive midfielder Javi Garcia a probable make-shift center-half.
Meanwhile youngsters Luis Martins, Andre Almeida and Ruben Pinto will travel with the squad for the clash.
DID YOU KNOW? (The REALLY REALLY REALLY useless Info)
Chelsea has won every home game in the Champions League this season.
The Blues have scored 14 at Stamford Bridge, while conceding just once, the least of anyone in the tournament.
No English side has ever failed to progress from Europe after winning the first-leg away from home.
Excluding qualifiers, the hosts have scored in ten European matches in a row for the first time, consecutively winning their last four games.
The Premier League team has netted first in every one of its nine Champions League games this season.
Benfica has failed to claim a victory against English opposition in its last five attempts.
Synopsis : Chelsea at home, looking too strong even without Drogba. Now it is to be noted that the away side has scored it's goal 8 out of 12 times in the first half so Don't panic
Prediction : Chelsea 2 Benfica 1
Am I going to pick : Yes
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