Top 5 players from Chelsea vs Barcelona game

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Chelsea successfully held Barcelona at Stamford Bridge to a scoreline of 1-1 but going into the second leg it’s undoubtedly advantage, Barcelona.

Valverde’s men have picked up the all-important away goal and the Blues would feel that they should have gotten more from the fixture. Willian who scored the only goal for Chelsea on the night while his two other shots struck the bar post. The Brazilian finally got the goal for the Stamford Bridge outfit in the 61st minute which was quickly cancelled out by a Lionel Messi strike in the 74th minute. We take a look at the top 5 players from the Chelsea vs Barcelona fixture.

5. ANDRES INIESTA:

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The 31-year-old once again proved that he has a lot more to offer to Barcelona despite his age. The World Cup winner provided the all-important assist for Lionel Messi which helped the Argentine to score his first ever goal against Chelsea.

Iniesta’s game by numbers:

Passing success: 90 percent.

Duels won: 33 percent.

Chances created: 2.

Assists: 1

4. EDEN HAZARD:

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Antonio Conte decided to deploy Eden Hazard as the lone striker against Barcelona clearly indicating that the Blues were set up to play on the counter. And the Belgian did not disappoint. He made some fine runs but most often than not he would drift to the flanks – which is his usual instinct. He also provided the assist through which Willian provided the lead for Chelsea.

Hazard’s game by numbers:

Passing success: 90 percent.

Shots: 2

Chances created: 3

Assists: 1

 

3. LIONEL MESSI:

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The Argentine finally managed to break his duck against Chelsea by scoring against them for the first time. While the goal was a simple tap-in, but in the context of the game, it was a huge one for Ernesto Valverde’s side. Apart from the goal though Messi failed to do anything special – as per his standards.

Messi’s game by numbers:

Passing success: 81 percent.

Shots: 1

Chances created: 1

Goal: 1

2. SERGIO BUSQUETS:

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Much like always Busquets was the unsung hero for Barcelona against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard was a key figure for Valverde’s side in defensive midfield and his duty was to break up play every time Chelsea had the ball.

Busquets’ game by numbers:

Passing success: 92 percent.

Tackles: 6

Ariel duels won: 2

Dispossessed: 0

 

1. WILLIAN:

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The Brazilian was without the shadow of a doubt the best player on the pitch. If luck had favoured Willian then he should have had a hattrick on Tuesday night. But two of his three shots hit the woodwork. He was also an essential figure while coming out with the ball from the back.

Willian’s game by numbers:

Passing success: 92 percent.

Shots: 4

Chances created: 4

Goal: 1