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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte (Picture: Getty)
Chelsea will face Barcelona in the last-16 stage of the Champions League.
Antonio Conte‘s side finished second in Group C behind Roma, meaning they were the only English club not to top their group.
Champions League draw: Man Utd take on Sevilla as Chelsea face Barcelona
WHEN WILL THE FIXTURES TAKE PLACE
The first leg will take place on either February 13/14 and February 20/21. The second leg will take place on March 6/7 and March 13/14.
The 2018 final is due to be played at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev. An impressive arena that seats 70,000 and hosted the final of Euro 2012.
Chelsea will play Barcelona in the last 16 of the @ChampionsLeague! pic.twitter.com/V4FgLZYPBW — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 11, 2017
HOW THEY CAME THROUGH THE GROUP
Barcelona dominated Group D, winning four of their six games to finish on 14 points. The La Liga giants only conceded one goal but were held to two goalless draws against Juventus and Olympiacos.
LAST TIME THEY MET
Chelsea last faced Barcelona in 2012, clinching a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp as they progressed to the final of the Champions League with a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta were on target for Barca while Ramires and Fernando Torres scored memorable goals for eventual champions Chelsea.
Chelsea beat Barcelona over two legs in the 2012 semi-final (Picture: Getty)
We've had some great times at Stamford Bridge, haven't we, @andresiniesta8? pic.twitter.com/R9BZq99HN0 — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 11, 2017
STAR PLAYER
Barcelona will field a star-studded team against reigning Premier League champions Chelsea but all eyes will be on four-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
The Argentine superstar has scored a staggering 363 goals in 397 appearances since making his first appearance for Barca in 2004.
Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi (Picture: Getty)
ODDS FOR FIRST TIE
Chelsea – 9/4
Draw – 23/10
Barcelona – 6/5
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