Today is the Champions League clash many fans have been long waiting for. On Tuesday, Barcelona will lock horns with Chelsea in the first leg of their round of 16 clash.
Everyone eagerly anticipates this match due to their rivalry in this competition. A roller-coaster 2-2 draw at Camp Nou and a controversial 1-1 tie at Stamford Bridge in 2009 are two of the most unforgettable games in this competition’s recent history.
The Blaugrana heads into this fixture as favorite, with many tipping the Catalan giant to progress at the expense of the Blues. However, there is hope for the London side. Here are four reasons why they should be confident ahead of this clash.
Their home record vs the Blaugrana
These two clubs have met six times at Stamford Bridge in their 12 Champions League meetings. Chelsea lost only one home game to the Spanish heavyweight, a 2-1 defeat in February 2006.
They know how to stop Barca’s best player
That man is obviously Lionel Messi, and in eight run-ins with the Blues, he has never managed to score a single goal.
Can Leo Messi finally overcome Chelsea tonight? pic.twitter.com/cPCEtXCiys
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 20, 2018
The Blaugrana’s record in England
Although they have won an impressive nine times in England, 15 trips there have ended in defeats (W9, D8, L15), including their last one to Man City.
Chelsea has won more times than lost
Remember how these two sides have met 12 times in this competition? The Premier League outfit has triumphed on four occasions compared to Barcelona’s three wins (D5). It’s one extra win, but an advantage nonetheless.
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