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Chelsea’s strong head-to-head record against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge offers some encouragement ahead of Tuesday’s big Champions League clash.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Barca have the slightly better overall head-to-head record against the Blues, they have only won once away at Chelsea from the eight past clashes at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

Chelsea vs Barcelona head-to-head record at Stamford Bridge<\/h2>\n

Chelsea have hosted Barcelona eight times at Stamford Bridge \u2013 once in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and seven times in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

The Blues have won five of those matches, drawn two, and lost just once. The defeat came on 22 February 2006, in the Round of 16 first leg.<\/p>\n

A teenage Lionel Messi got the better of Asier del Horno before the Chelsea left-back saw a straight red card for recklessly fouling the Argentine.<\/p>\n

Playing with a man advantage, Barcelona ultimately secured a 2-1 victory.<\/p>\n

Since that defeat, Chelsea have won two and drawn two matches against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

Chelsea’s biggest victory over Barcelona came on 08 March 2005, as they beat the Catalans 4-2 at the Bridge.<\/p>\n

Complete Chelsea vs Barcelona Record at Stamford Bridge<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nFixture<\/strong><\/td>\nChelsea Result<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nScore<\/strong><\/td>\nCompetition<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11 May 1966<\/td>\nChelsea vs Barcelona<\/td>\nW<\/span><\/td>\n2-0<\/td>\nFairs Cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05 Apr 2000<\/td>\nChelsea vs Barcelona<\/td>\nW<\/span><\/td>\n3-1<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08 Mar 2005<\/td>\nChelsea vs Barcelona<\/td>\nW<\/span><\/td>\n4-2<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22 Feb 2006<\/td>\nChelsea vs Barcelona<\/td>\nL<\/span><\/td>\n1-2<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18 Oct 2006<\/td>\nChelsea vs Barcelona<\/td>\nW<\/span><\/td>\n1-0<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
06 May 2009<\/td>\nChelsea vs Barcelona<\/td>\nD<\/span><\/td>\n1-1<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18 Apr 2012<\/td>\nChelsea vs Barcelona<\/td>\nW<\/span><\/td>\n1-0<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20 Feb 2018<\/td>\nChelsea vs Barcelona<\/td>\nD<\/span><\/td>\n1-1<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Chelsea will also be without their star player, Cole Palmer, for the crucial clash against Barcelona on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

The Englishman has just returned to training and the latest Cole Palmer injury news<\/a> suggests he’s not ready to compete in a match of such intensity.<\/p>\n

However, is Palmer a big miss?<\/p>\n

Interestingly, Chelsea have not missed him as much as many expected.<\/p>\n

According to the stats on how much Chelsea have missed Cole Palmer<\/a> – these point to the Blue having weirdly performed better when he’s been on the sidelines.<\/p>\n

Chelsea vs Barcelona head-to-head record at Camp Nou<\/h2>\n

While Chelsea have an impressive record against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge, they have yet to enjoy success in Catalonia.<\/p>\n

Between the Fairs Cup and the Champions League, Chelsea and Barcelona have met nine times at Camp Nou. The Blaugrana have won five times and drawn on four occasions.<\/p>\n

Between March 2006 and April 2012, the two teams met four times in Barcelona, drawing all of them.<\/p>\n

Their last meeting at Camp Nou came on 14 March 2018, in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Barca claimed a comfortable 3-0 victory.<\/p>\n

The LaLiga giants claimed their biggest win over the Premier League heavyweights on 18 April 2000.<\/p>\n

They beat Chelsea 5-1 at Camp Nou, overturning the 3-1 defeat they suffered in the first leg.<\/p>\n

Complete Chelsea vs Barcelona Record at Stamford Bridge<\/h4>\n
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Date<\/th>\nFixture<\/th>\nChelsea Result<\/th>\nScore<\/th>\nCompetition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
27 Apr 1966<\/td>\nBarcelona vs Chelsea<\/td>\nL<\/span><\/td>\n2-0<\/td>\nFairs Cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25 May 1966<\/td>\nBarcelona vs Chelsea<\/td>\nL<\/span><\/td>\n5-0<\/td>\nFairs Cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18 Apr 2000<\/td>\nBarcelona vs Chelsea<\/td>\nL<\/span><\/td>\n5-1<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23 Feb 2005<\/td>\nBarcelona vs Chelsea<\/td>\nL<\/span><\/td>\n2-1<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
07 Mar 2006<\/td>\nBarcelona vs Chelsea<\/td>\nD<\/span><\/td>\n1-1<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31 Oct 2006<\/td>\nBarcelona vs Chelsea<\/td>\nD<\/span><\/td>\n2-2<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28 Apr 2009<\/td>\nBarcelona vs Chelsea<\/td>\nD<\/span><\/td>\n0-0<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24 Apr 2012<\/td>\nBarcelona vs Chelsea<\/td>\nD<\/span><\/td>\n2-2<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14 Mar 2018<\/td>\nBarcelona vs Chelsea<\/td>\nL<\/span><\/td>\n3-0<\/td>\nChampions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/div>\n

Chelsea vs Barcelona head-to-head tally<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n
    \n
  • <\/i> Chelsea wins \u2013 5<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Barcelona wins \u2013 6<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Draws \u2013 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    <\/div>\n

    Chelsea vs Barcelona key stats<\/h2>\n
    <\/p>\n
      \n
    • <\/i> Chelsea and Barcelona are level on seven points in the Champions League, with Barca leading on goal difference<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Chelsea have lost just one of their last nine meetings with Barcelona in the Champions League<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> In the last 11 years, Barcelona have only lost two away games in England (Manchester City and Liverpool)<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Premier League sides have dominated LaLiga teams in recent matches, winning nine of their last 10 games<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Chelsea have scored nine goals and conceded six in the Champions League<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Barcelona have scored 12 goals, with only Bayern Munich (14), PSG (14), and Borussia Dortmund (13) scoring more<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Both Chelsea (2-2 with Qarabag) and Barcelona (3-3 with Club Brugge) drew their last match in the Champions League<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Chelsea have scored in each of their last 19 games in European competitions<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Chelsea have only lost two of their past 61 European group stage\/league phase matches at Stamford Bridge<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> The Blues are on a 16-game unbeaten (W 12, D 4) run at home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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