Yeah, that would be nice, I guess. But if we beat them again, then we would have a in-prime Ronaldinho, Messi, Puyol, Cameroonian crybaby and Xavi gunning for us next year and after that until they got revenge. I could do without that.
It depends though. If theyre off form in Feb/Mar then id obviously rather try and knock them out then than have them advance, regain form, and then see them in the quarters or semis
But dont get me wrong. If we had a one off with Barca, or anyone else in Europe, id bet on us, especially if we make a quality signing for leftback. Mourinho was laxidasical in match prep last year, but he wont have to motivate them this time
Cech
Ferreira Terry Gallas Zambro
Makelele
-------Ballack
Lampard--------
Cole------------------Robben
Shevchenko
fingers crossed with Zambro obviously, but I wouldnt take an 11 in the world over that