14 March 2018 at 19:45

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Match Summary

Barcelona defeated Chelsea 3:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2017. Goals were scored by L. Messi 3′, O. Dembélé 20′, L. Messi 63′. Barcelona made 3 substitutions, Chelsea made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Barcelona and Chelsea — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Barcelona
Chelsea
Kick Off
L. Messi

assist: L. Suárez

3′
O. Dembélé

assist: L. Messi

20′
Half Time
IniestaPaulinho
56′
Sergio BusquetsAndré Gomes
61′
L. Messi

assist: L. Suárez

63′
O. DembéléAleix Vidal
67′
67′
O. GiroudÁlvaro Morata
67′
V. MosesD. Zappacosta
82′
E. HazardPedro
Full Time

Lineups

Barcelona lined up in a — formation under Ernesto Valverde, while Chelsea deployed a — under A. Conte.

Midfield Control

Barcelona field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Chelsea's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Age & Experience

The average age of Barcelona's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: M. ter Stegen (33), oldest: M. ter Stegen (33)), while Chelsea average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

BarcelonaPosition StrengthChelsea
Barcelona
1MidfielderM. ter Stegen
3MidfielderPiqué
18MidfielderJordi Alba
23MidfielderS. Umtiti
8MidfielderIniesta
4MidfielderI. Rakitić
5MidfielderSergio Busquets
20MidfielderSergi Roberto
10MidfielderL. Messi
9MidfielderL. Suárez
11MidfielderO. Dembélé
Chelsea
13MidfielderT. Courtois
28MidfielderAzpilicueta
3MidfielderMarcos Alonso
2MidfielderA. Rüdiger
27MidfielderA. Christensen
4MidfielderFàbregas
22MidfielderWillian
15MidfielderV. Moses
10MidfielderE. Hazard
7MidfielderN. Kanté
18MidfielderO. Giroud

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Barcelona have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Chelsea show 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.

Barcelona

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Chelsea

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Barcelona vs Chelsea Head to Head Results

Barcelona and Chelsea have met 4 times — Barcelona won 0, Chelsea won 2, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Chelsea leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (3 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Chelsea are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2012.

0

Barcelona

2

Drawn

2

Chelsea

Goals: 3Goals: 7

Recent Meetings (4)

25 Nov 2025Chelsea3 – 0Barcelona
20 Feb 2018Chelsea1 – 1Barcelona
24 Apr 2012Barcelona2 – 2Chelsea
18 Apr 2012Chelsea1 – 0Barcelona
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 23 Apr 2026