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Chelsea, Barcelona in another epic Champions League clash (LIVE UPDATES)

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Chelsea, Barcelona in another epic Champions League clash (LIVE UPDATES)

byTunde Eludini
February 20, 2018
2 min read

After enjoying the Real Madrid vs PSG clash last week, the Champions League is serving another mouthwatering clash tonight.

Chelsea is playing the host to Barcelona at the Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their Round of 16 contest.

The English champions have always been a tough match for the Catalan giants in their previous meetings and it is widely expected that another explosive tie is on the cards on Tuesday night in London.

With four wins to their credit compared to Barca’s three in their last 12 meetings (the remaining five games ending in draws), Chelsea have the right to believe in themselves that they can get the best result at home tonight.

Attention expectedly will be on Lionel Messi to see if he would end his Blues Jinx and of course, Nigerians will want to see how their newly crowned Player-of-the-Year Victor Moses will perform

Stay with PREMIUM TIMES for Live Updates… Kick off 8.45 p.m.


Chelsea v Barcelona | Five duels to watch

There is history to this Chelsea against Barcelona match in the UEFA Champions League as every one of their last 10 competitive encounters have had one storyline or the other.

Players, managers, and referees have defined these meetings – from Jose Mourinho hiding in a basket to the majestic toe-poke from Ronaldinho to Andres Iniesta’s last-minute equaliser and Fernando Torres rounding the goalkeeper in the last seconds in 2012. One player has always underwritten the narrative but who will it be this time?

Morata v Pique

If Alvaro Morata gets the better of Gerard Pique on Tuesday then Chelsea will win the first leg. The Spanish national team striker has not scored for Chelsea since Boxing Day and boasts just one Champions League goal in five this season. Meanwhile, Pique is carrying a knee injury but can still be very effective because he reads danger very early and shuts it down. This duel will be a compelling one to watch.

Fabregas v Iniesta

These old friends will be foes for at least 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. While Andres Iniesta will be pulling the strings in midfield with his movement and ball guile; Fabregas will be seeking to release his forwards with balls in behind the defence.

Kante v Messi

This is not the greatest task in the world but the only Chelsea player with the ability to attempt to keep Lionel Messi under some sort of check would be the indefatigable N’Golo Kante.

Overall Head to head

July 29, 2015ICCChelseaFebruary 2, 2018Barcelona
April 24, 2012UCLBarcelonaFebruary 2, 2018Chelsea
April 18, 2012UCLChelsea1 - 0Barcelona
May 6, 2009UCLChelseaJanuary 1, 2018Barcelona
April 28, 2009UCLBarcelona0 - 0Chelsea
October 31, 2006UCLBarcelonaFebruary 2, 2018Chelsea
October 18, 2006UCLChelsea1 - 0Barcelona
March 7, 2006UCLBarcelonaJanuary 1, 2018Chelsea
February 22, 2006UCLChelseaFebruary 1, 2018Barcelona
March 8, 2005UCLChelseaFebruary 4, 2018Barcelona
February 23, 2005UCLBarcelonaJanuary 2, 2018Chelsea

Hazard v Roberto

Sergi Roberto will have his hands full with Eden Hazard who will be looking to exploit the right back’s naivety and pace. Hazard has been in great form recently and will be looking to bolster his burgeoning reputation by hurting one of the best teams in the world.

Moses v Alba

The commonest route to goal for Barcelona in very tight games is through Jordi Alba, breaking down the left flank. On Tuesday, he will want to ensure he pushes back Victor Moses, who would want to prove his superiority over the Spaniard by putting him under constant pressure so that he can’t join the Barcelona attack. This will be a very crucial duel and whoever wins will point the direction for the winner of the match.


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