PREVIEW Champions League: Chelsea - Barcelona

A very heavy hurdle Chelsea will face when welcoming Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of the Champions League last 16, Wednesday (21/2) early morning hrs.
Looking at composition composition ratio and the performance of this season, Barcelona is of course more championed to qualify for the quarter-finals in line with the opening of their treble ambitions. But in this big and crucial match, the spirit of nothing to lose from Chelsea can be a differentiator.
Chelsea even actually excel in the history of Barcelona. The Blues are unbeaten in the last seven duel against the Blaugrana in the Champions League, including a 3-2 aggregate win in the 2011/12 semi-finals that culminate in the championship title.

In addition, Antonio Conte's foster careers are on the wane - after entering a period of crisis early in the month - following a landslide victory in last two cons contests West Bromwich Albion (3-0) and Hull City (4-0) in FA Cup .
However, a record of a slick meeting with Barca plus a big winning capital in the previous game will be minimal meaning if Conte does not carry the right tactics. "Honestly, I have trouble sleeping," said Conte in a press conference, illustrating that he is very contemplating this Barcelona counter action.
"When you face a fight like this, you have to prepare everything, from big things to the smallest. Barcelona can change the game in an instant, but we also plan. Therefore, it is important for me to choose a player who is in the best condition, then we will try our best to win, "he added.

Eden Hazard became the best hope for Conte in this fight. However, he must get a total backing, especially from the Spanish contingent at Chelsea who can provide a leak at Barca's weak point. No less important, the host must also focus on the defense sector in anticipation of away goals from Lionel Messi et al.
About the absence, Chelsea will lose David Luiz, Tiemoue Bakayoko, and Ross Barkley due to injury. Luckily, left-back Marcos Alonso ready melakoni comeback. In Barca's stronghold, Ernesto Valverde is not allowed to lose Philippe Coutinho who is subject to cup-tied rules. Nelson Semedo will also be absent due to card suspension.

PLAYER ESTIMATE OFFER:

Chelsea (3-5-1-1): Courtois; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill; Moses, Fabregas, Kante, Drinkwater, Alonso; Hazard; Morata.

Barcelona (4-4-2): Ter Stegen; Roberto, Pique, Umtiti, Alba; Dembele, Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta; Messi, Suarez.