Should Barcelona be worried about the team’s poor record at Stamford Bridge ahead of Chelsea clash? | OneFootball

After securing a 4-0 win over Athletic Club on Saturday at the iconic Camp Nou, Barcelona will face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday for a critical Champions League match.

It will be a must-win game for the Catalans, especially after a draw with Olympiacos, which has pushed them back in the race for the top eight.

However, history suggests the trip to London is unlikely to be comfortable for the Catalan club.

Barcelona’s poor record at Stamford Bridge

As pointed out by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s history at the venue is defined by limited success.

Of the seven Champions League meetings at the London stadium, the club has secured only one victory.

That win came in the 2005-06 season during the first leg of the round of 16, where Barcelona defeated the Londoners 2-1 with goals from Samuel Eto’o and an own goal by John Terry.

Can Hansi Flick’s men secure a win vs Chelsea this midweek? (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

Aside from that lone victory, the team’s record in the British capital stands at four defeats and two draws. Despite the poor win record, Barcelona has often emerged victorious in the knockout ties.

The most famous outcome came during the 2008-09 Champions League semifinal. After a 0-0 first leg, the second leg saw Chelsea take an early lead with a stunning volley from Michael Essien.

The game appeared lost for Barcelona until the 93rd minute, when Andres Iniesta received a pass from Lionel Messi and struck a powerful shot from the edge of the box. With the final score at 1-1, Barcelona advanced to the final on the strength of the away goals rule.

The rivalry began in the 1999-00 season quarterfinals, where Chelsea defeated Barcelona 3-1 in London before Barcelona won the tie with a 5-1 second-leg rout.

Although the record remains unfavorable, Barcelona has advanced in four of the six knockout ties played against Chelsea, suggesting the London hoodoo often fades when the final whistle blows on the tie.