Chelsea vs Barcelona: A History of Rivalry
Chelsea's Narrow Defeat in Last Season's Champions League Semi-Final
In the first leg of last season's UEFA Champions League semi-final, FC Barcelona visited Stamford Bridge and defeated Chelsea FC 1-0. Despite a 1-1 draw in the second leg at the Nou Camp, the Catalan giants ultimately advanced to the final with a 2-1 aggregate victory.
Barcelona's Influence on Chelsea's Strategy
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has long admired Barcelona's playing style, team spirit, and success. In an attempt to emulate the Blaugrana's model, Chelsea have invested heavily in attacking football and player development in recent years.
However, despite brief periods of dominance, Chelsea have yet to fully match Barcelona's consistent excellence. In the 20 minutes of play following Thomas Tuchel's appointment as manager in January 2021, Chelsea showcased their potential to play possession-based, attacking football. However, they have not been able to sustain this level of performance over a long period of time.
Chelsea's record against Barcelona remains unfavorable, with the English club winning only once in their last six meetings.
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