Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola and Chelsea counterpart Roberto Di Matteo agreed that their Champions League semifinal was evenly poised after holder Barca lost 1-0 in the first leg at Stamford bridge on Wednesday.

Guardiola said he expected, and got, a tough game against Chelsea and anticipated another one next week at the Nou Camp

"A team does not reach the semifinals of the competition six times in nine years without being a strong team," Guardiola told reporters.