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Champions League | Round of 16
Mar 14, 2018 at 7.45pm UK
 
Chelsea logo

3-0

Messi (3', 63'), Dembele (20')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Reaction
Generic view of Barcelona supporters inside Camp Nou
Chelsea appeal for information after fans allegedly attacked outside Camp Nou
Chelsea appeal for information after claims that local authorities attacked Blues fans outside Camp Nou before their Champions League loss to Barcelona.
Mar 15, 20:16
Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Lionel Messi the difference'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta says that Barcelona's Lionel Messi "made the difference" over the two legs of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Mar 15, 15:47
Sergio Busquets in action for Barcelona in October 2016
Sergio Busquets facing three weeks on sidelines
Barcelona reveal that Sergio Busquets suffered "a hairline fracture on the fifth toe of his right foot" during Wednesday's Champions League clash with Chelsea.
Mar 15, 12:56
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea were unlucky not to get penalty at Barcelona'
Head coach Antonio Conte says that Chelsea should have been awarded a penalty against Barcelona on Wednesday night for a foul on Marcos Alonso.
Mar 15, 10:48
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Alvaro Morata makes 'lewd' genital grab
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata sparks ire from Barcelona fans for making a gesture towards them with his penis.
Mar 15, 09:04
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'I made mistake for first Lionel Messi goal'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he "did not expect Lionel Messi to shoot from that angle" for Barcelona's first goal in their Champions League last-16 second leg.
Mar 14, 23:00
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea have no regrets over Barcelona defeat'
Antonio Conte insists that he has "no regrets" over Chelsea's Champions League elimination at the hands of Barcelona on Wednesday night.
Mar 14, 22:31
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Marcos Alonso: 'Barcelona were the better team against Chelsea'
Marcos Alonso acknowledges that Barcelona "were the better team" as they knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage thanks to a 3-0 second-leg win.
Mar 14, 22:14

The Match

Match Report

Lionel Messi scores twice - including his 100th Champions League goal - to fire Barcelona into the quarter-finals of the competition at the expense of Chelsea.

Live Commentary

Relive Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Camp Nou as Lionel Messi scores twice and creates another to send his side through to the quarter-finals.

Team News

Olivier Giroud will lead the Chelsea line in Wednesday night's Champions League last-16 second leg against Barcelona.

Preview

Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Wednesday's Champions League tie between Barcelona and Chelsea at Camp Nou.

Head to Head
Feb 20, 2018 7.45pm
Round of 16
Chelsea
1-1
Barcelona
Willian (62')
Rudiger (80'), Morata (86')
Messi (75')
Rakitic (29'), Suarez (76'), Busquets (90')
Jul 29, 2015 1.10am
Pre-season Friendlies
Chelsea
2-2
Barcelona
Chelsea win 4-2 on penalties
Build-up
Eden Hazard and Samuel Umtiti in action during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Carles Puyol wary of Chelsea's counter-attacking threat
Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol warns his side to be wary of Chelsea's counter-attack during the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 13:58
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Chelsea star Willian: 'We must keep our discipline against Barcelona'
Chelsea star Willian says that the team need to keep their "discipline" in order to get past Barcelona and into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Mar 14, 12:35
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Barcelona
Ahead of Chelsea's Champions League trip to Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at how Antonio Conte's side could line up at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 11:34
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Lionel Messi record vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Barcelona's Champions League last-16 tie against Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Lionel Messi's record against the Blues.
Mar 14, 11:15
Eden Hazard and Gerard Pique in action during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from Barcelona and Chelsea ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League tie at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 10:39
Antonio Rudiger in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger in contention for Barcelona game
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger will feature in the squad for the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie with Barcelona.
Mar 13, 18:59
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must accept Barcelona possession'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that his side must be willing to "suffer" Barcelona's possession of the ball at Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
Mar 13, 18:33
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Willian: 'Chelsea excited for Camp Nou test'
Midfielder Willian says that he and his Chelsea teammates are excited about the prospect of competing against Barcelona at Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
Mar 13, 18:22
Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets: 'Lionel Messi will be extra motivated'
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets says that Lionel Messi will be "even more motivated" to score against Chelsea after the birth of his child at the weekend.
Mar 13, 18:09
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde wary of Chelsea counter-attacks
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde claims that he is wary of Chelsea's use of counter-attacks ahead of the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie at Camp Nou.
Mar 13, 17:47
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde to consider 'risking' Andres Iniesta
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that he is currently considering whether to "risk" Andres Iniesta against Chelsea in the Champions League.
Mar 13, 17:35
Pedro celebrates with Cesar Azpilicueta after scoring the third during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Gianfranco Zola tips Chelsea to "surprise" Barcelona at Camp Nou
Gianfranco Zola expects an "open game" when Chelsea take on Barcelona at Camp Nou on Wednesday night, and backs his former side to pull off a "surprise" result.
Mar 13, 15:34
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Defiant Chelsea skipper Gary Cahill "ready" for Barcelona
Gary Cahill defends his own personal Chelsea record and insists that his side have what it takes to come away from Camp Nou with a famous victory on Wednesday night.
Mar 13, 11:07
Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas: 'I want to make Lionel Messi uncomfortable'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that he wants to make Lionel Messi feel "uncomfortable" when the Blues face Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Mar 12, 18:16
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Andres Iniesta 'trains ahead of Chelsea match'
Andres Iniesta reportedly completes a training session ahead of Barcelona's Champions League clash with Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Mar 12, 12:58
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Marcos Alonso: 'Barcelona clash special for me'
Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso reveals that he is relishing the "special" clash between the Blues and Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
Mar 12, 11:24
Danny Drinkwater celebrates with Willian after scoring the second during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Willian: 'Chelsea can do something special against Barcelona'
Chelsea winger Willian backs his side to produce "something special" when they take on Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Mar 10, 21:22
Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea during the Premier League match against Everton on December 23, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Antonio Rudiger could be fit for Barcelona clash'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reveals that Antonio Rudiger could be fit for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona, despite missing the win over Crystal Palace.
Mar 10, 20:32
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Antonio Conte calls for repeat of first-leg display against Barcelona
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte calls on his side to produce a similar performance to their first-leg display when they take on Barcelona in the Champions League.
Mar 10, 20:23
Denis Suarez in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016
Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez to miss Champions League clash with Chelsea?
Barcelona will reportedly be without midfielder Denis Suarez for next week's Champions League encounter with Chelsea at Camp Nou.
Mar 8, 18:53
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