Five times Chelsea stunned Barcelona 🤯 | OneFootball

The Champions League has shaped a unique rivalry between Chelsea and Barcelona, filled with tensions, comebacks, and decisive moments. On several occasions, the Blues have thwarted the Catalan ambitions. As we await the clash on Tuesday night, let's look back at five moments when the Blues caught the Blaugranas off guard.

Deschamps and Desailly tame Barça

April 2000 - Long before Roman Abramovich's arrival, the Blues led by Didier Deschamps and Marcel Desailly surprised FC Barcelona, featuring Rivaldo, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge (3-1).

When Ronaldinho is not enough

March 2005 - Five years after Deschamps and company’s victory, Frank Lampard's Blues did it again by defeating Barça (4-2), despite a double from Ronaldinho.

Super Frankie's banger

October 2006 - This group stage match is remembered for two reasons: Drogba's equalizer in the 93rd minute to snatch a 2-2 draw, but especially for Frank Lampard's banger from a tight angle.

Essien's missile

May 2009 - What can be said about Michael Essien's legendary strike that almost sent Chelsea to the Champions League final? But it was not counting on Andrés Iniesta's salvaging golazo in the 93rd minute (1-1), the outcome of a semi-final with controversial refereeing.

When Torres makes Messi cry

April 2012 : One of the most surprising semi-finals in Champions League history. Outnumbered against Guardiola's "tiki-taka" Barça, the Blues managed to secure a spot in the final, thanks to Ramires' silky lob and Fernando Torres' epic run (2-2).

After the match, Lionel Messi and his Catalan teammates were inconsolable in the locker room.

Kick-off for Chelsea – Barcelona this Tuesday at 9 PM.

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