5 key stats following the 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Barcelona

Modified Feb 21, 2018 07:46 GMT

Chelsea FC v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg — Chelsea and Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night

#2 Tight at the back

Ever since the drubbing at the hands of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona have been rock solid at the back. Before the game against Chelsea, Barcelona had conceded only 14 goals in all competitions - 11 in La Liga, two in Copa del Rey, and one in the Champions League.

Since conceding 5 goals in his opening 2 games in charge (v Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup), Valverde's Barcelona have conceded only 14 goals in 38 matches pic.twitter.com/znauH9VRXc
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 20, 2018

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Following Willian's goal, Barcelona have still conceded only 15 times in their last 39 encounters, a defensive record any manager would be proud of!

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