Chelsea will host the first leg match with Barcelona on Tuesday at 19:45. It is expected to be one of the most intense clashes from the Champions League's round of 16, and there is no clear favorite among those two. Here are some facts and team news that would be key to the outcome of this game:
Missing Players
Some key figures will likely miss the match for Chelsea due to injuries:
- David Luiz
- Ross Barkley
- Tiemoue Bakayoko
- Marcos Alonso
Barcelona will also miss players from their starting squad. Vermaelen will travel with the team, but injury concerns will likely see him misss the match. Coutinho is ineligible to play as he featured in the group stage for Liverpool. Semedo will be out, because of a suspension:
- Nelson Semedo
- Thomas Vermaelen
- Philippe Coutinho
Match Facts
- Chelsea have drawn 5 of their last 6 matches against Barcelona
- Barcelona have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 matches in Champions League.
- Barcelona are undefeated in their last 7 Champions League matches.
- Chelsea have only lost 2 of 16 home games against Spanish teams
- Barcelona are yet to concede a goal away from home in the Champions League this season.
- Lionel Messi has never scored a goal in his 8 matches against Chelsea.
Sport Fan Spot Prediction
It would definitely be a tight match, but hopefully it would see some goals being scored. This will likely be the match where Barcelona finally concede a goal away. The most feasible outcome will be a draw, looking at the team's previous record.
Prediction: 1:1
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