Chelsea vs FC Barcelona: Match Preview | UCL | OneFootball

A big challenge awaits FC Barcelona in London, as Chelsea look to make things difficult for them in the UEFA Champions League. Three points in this game would be crucial for both sides, and that is exactly what they will go for.

However, with the Premier League side having the home advantage, Barça should be aware of the difficulties that this game could present. Still, there can be no excuses once the game itself kicks off.

Chelsea vs FC Barcelona: Match details

Match overview:

Heading into this fixture, both Chelsea and Barcelona are enjoying relatively good form. Looking strong in their respective league, both sides seem to be ready for this kind of challenge in the UEFA Champions League.

Chelsea, led by Enzo Maresca, have four wins and one draw in their last five games. At the moment, they seem like a side that is immensely difficult to beat, irrespective of whether they are at home or away.

In terms of their goal-scoring ability, the London-based side has scored an impressive 12 goals in their last five outings. Moreover, they have only conceded 6 goals in return while keeping three clean sheets.

FC Barcelona, on the other hand, have three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five games. Their only loss came against Real Madrid in El Clasico, but since then, the Catalan giants have gradually started to improve in terms of their overall gameplay.

With key players returning from injury, La Blaugrana look like a much better team right now. In terms of their goalscoring, Hansi Flick’s side has scored 15 goals in their last five games, but they have also conceded 8 goals in return.

So while their goalscoring numbers have been impressive, they have looked vulnerable defensively as well. Fortunately, however, their last game ended in a 4-0 victory over Athletic Club, with their first clean sheet in quite some time coinciding with the return of Joan Garcia.

Ultimately, however, games in the Champions League are rarely ever decided on paper. It all depends on which side makes the most out of the moments that come their way, and Barça will be hoping that they are the ones to prevail in that regard.